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.

President Trump’s dismissive treatment of five African leaders at a July 2025 White House meeting sparked widespread outrage and highlighted ongoing concerns about his stance toward Africa.