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Russia’s Wagner group rebrand to ‘Africa Corps’ signals greater continental influence and intervention

Africa

Russia’s Wagner group rebrand to ‘Africa Corps’ signals greater continental influence and intervention

By Nicodemus Minde

Lake Chad success in turning citizens from terror groups provides critical lessons for African nations

Africa

Lake Chad success in turning citizens from terror groups provides critical lessons for African nations

By Malik Samuel for ISS TODAY

France seen as losing ground while foreign policy agency grows among African nations

Africa

France seen as losing ground while foreign policy agency grows among African nations

By Peter Fabricius

Mauritania’s ideological dialogue with jihadists serving as model for curbing violent extremism

Africa

Mauritania’s ideological dialogue with jihadists serving as model for curbing violent extremism

By Hassane Koné and Ornella Moderan

Africa still on the backfoot over climate crisis policy in run-up to COP27

Africa

Africa still on the backfoot over climate crisis policy in run-up to COP27

By Dhesigen Naidoo

Sahel civilians becoming trapped victims of counter-terrorism forces as well as militants

Africa

Sahel civilians becoming trapped victims of counter-terrorism forces as well as militants

By Ornella Moderan, Habibou Souley Bako and Paul-Simon Handy