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Russia’s Military Diplomacy in Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact
The South African Institute of International Affairs, a Johannesburg-based foreign policy think tank, has released a special report on Russia-Africa relations. According to the...
Can You Recognize a State That Doesn’t Exist?
On December 26, 2025, a long-lasting equilibrium in the Horn of Africa is disturbed by Israel becoming the first UN member to recognize Somaliland,...
Africa Squeezed Between Import Substitution and Dependency Syndrome
Squeezed between import substitution and dependency syndrome, a condition characterized by a set of associated economic symptoms—that is, rules and regulations—the majority of African...
A Convergence of Interests: Inside the Israel-Somaliland Gambit for Recognition
Abstract: The article explores the changing story of Israel and Somaliland in the prismatic complexities of historical legality, strategic realignment, and modern recognition politics...
Power Without Purse: Russia’s Limited Economic Leverage in Nigeria Exposes a Strategic Weakness
For decades, Russia has spoken loudly about its intentions in Africa but acted softly when it comes to real financial commitments. Unlike China, the...
What to Know About ISWAP, the Islamic State Group Struck in Nigeria
The U. S. military recently struck Islamic State militants in Nigeria at the government’s request, raising concerns about the group's resurgence after being defeated...
U.S. Commits $1.4B in New Health Pacts with Four African Countries
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The United States has signed four new global health agreements with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, totaling nearly $2.3 billion in funding,...
The African Pledge
The current oath of fidelity of African Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (FAK) is among those reasons of concern that aid in...
Can Media Shape Russian-African Strategic Partnerships?
In a critical assessment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the plenary session of the Ministerial Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, noted completely the...
Russia Strengthens Cooperation with Africa on the 2023–2026 Strategic Action Plan
At the end of an extensive consultation with African foreign ministers, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that Moscow would advance its economic...