Mali, under Colonel Assimi Goita, has broken from French influence, foiling a French-linked coup, expelling French forces, and deepening ties with Russia, as France faces intelligence failures and criticism for its Sahel policies.

The Sahel states and Russia are deepening their strategic partnership, with a particular focus on military cooperation, built on shared interests to confront mounting security challenges and to shape an alliance independent of former colonial powers.

From Ghinda to Keren and Asmara, the pattern repeats: historic Islamic schools closed, mosques demolished, and hundreds of scholars and preachers arrested or forcibly disappeared in a society where Muslims make up half the population.

The Trump administration is moving quickly to implement its plan to deport undocumented migrants to third countries rather than sending them back to their homelands, with Africa at the center of the effort.

Between diplomatic mediation and targeted investments, the US administration continues to strengthen its influence on Africa, setting its sights beyond critical minerals.

In an era where diplomacy intersects with information warfare, the French Foreign Ministry is shifting from a traditional player in negotiation rooms to a hidden architect of a targeted digital discourse.

In the heart of Sudan’s western desert near the besieged city of el-Fasher, Sudan’s Armed Forces announced on August 3, 2025, that among the attackers trying to breach the city’s defenses were foreign fighters holding Colombian passports.

Senegal’s economy has taken an unexpected blow after the International Monetary Fund announced that there is no set timeline for resuming talks over a new funding agreement.

In a move that underscores the fragility of regional blocs in Africa, Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from ECCAS following the bloc’s 26th summit held in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea.

Amid its escalating conflict with the West over the war in Ukraine, Russia is working to strengthen its military ties across Africa—this time by restructuring its presence in Mali, a key state in West Africa.

During his interview with Al-Estiklal, Mohamed Abu Zeid, Sudan Future Movement Foreign Secretary, discusses the shifting dynamics of Sudan's internal conflict, the role of neighboring countries, and the broader regional implications.

A controversial Emirati move toward three African countries ruled by coup regime: Investing in chaos to cement influence and undermine regional rivals.

The United Arab Emirates is stepping up its strategic presence in West Africa, with its latest moves focusing on the Alliance of the Sahel States, which includes Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

The dispute between Djibouti and the UAE over key Horn of Africa ports highlights a broader geopolitical struggle threatening Djibouti’s economic sovereignty and regional influence.

In one of the quietest yet most effective shifts in Turkish foreign policy, Hakan Fidan, the head of Ankara’s diplomacy, is leading a strategic expansion of his country’s presence in Africa.