africa

UK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia

The United Kingdom has announced dozens of new sanctions against Russia, targeting African mercenary groups backed by Moscow and people involved in the Ukraine war and a nerve agent attack on British soil. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Thursday announced 56 new designations against individuals and entities, which it said target Russia’s military … Read moreUK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia

Au revoir, Sahel: Did 2023 crush France’s influence in Africa?

Last week, the French embassy in Niger sent a letter to its staff announcing it would be shutting its doors and ending diplomatic services in the West African country. Simultaneously, the last set of French troops in the country boarded flights out from Niamey. The letter marked the final straw in France’s long tumble from … Read moreAu revoir, Sahel: Did 2023 crush France’s influence in Africa?

Wagner boss posts first video since Russia mutiny, hints he’s in Africa

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin posted his first video address since leading a short-lived mutiny in late June, appearing in a clip possibly shot in Africa that was released on Telegram channels affiliated with the Wagner Group. Prigozhin is seen standing in a desert in camouflage with a rifle in his hands. In the distance … Read moreWagner boss posts first video since Russia mutiny, hints he’s in Africa

French mistakes helped create Africa’s coup belt

Africa’s Sahel, home to some of the world’s poorest, most politically unstable and conflict-prone countries, is once again in crisis. With the July 26 military takeover in Niger, the region has become a true “coup belt” across the girth of Africa, and many Sahel nations are now governed by unelected military rulers. In recent years, … Read moreFrench mistakes helped create Africa’s coup belt

South Africans ask UK to return diamond in Charles’ crown jewels

Some South Africans are calling for the United Kingdom to return the world’s largest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, which is set in the royal sceptre that King Charles III will hold at his coronation on Saturday. The diamond, which weighs 530 carats, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and presented to … Read moreSouth Africans ask UK to return diamond in Charles’ crown jewels

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