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.

Sudan’s RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, made headlines by announcing the formation of a breakaway government on April 15, 2025—a move that, for many in Sudan and beyond, was anything but unexpected.

Algeria is facing a new diplomatic crisis with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, raising questions about how the situation will unfold and whether Morocco could capitalize on the opportunity amid ongoing tensions between Rabat and Algiers.

As interest in the adoption of cryptocurrencies worldwide grows, Africa stands out as a continent with great potential and a pressing desire to expand in this sector.

Gabon’s military coup, which followed similar events in Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Sudan and Niger, has sparked speculation about the emergence of an “African Spring” — a wave of popular uprisings against authoritarian regimes across the continent.