As France Faces Backlash in Africa, Macron Tries Reset With Ex-Colonies
President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a four-country visit as he slashes the French military presence and says colonial-era habits and attitudes must die.
Solidarity, leadership and commitment needed to reach 2030 development goals: Mohammed
Although cascading global crises are undermining hard fought development gains, “now is not the time for despair”, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told African ministers and policy makers meeting in Niamey, Niger, on Tuesday.
Ahead of Nigeria’s Election, a Cash Shortage Causes Chaos and Suffering
Nigeria’s government changed the currency design before the presidential election, causing shortages and wreaking social havoc.
Peter Obi Has Energized Nigeria’s Young Voters. Will They Turn Out for Him?
The race is wide open in the presidential election in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a struggling economic powerhouse. Youth looking to evict the old guard are cheering on Peter Obi, a surprise third-party candidate.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov Heads to Mali
Mali said it and Russia will seek to strengthen security and defense ties, in a country where Russia already provides helicopters and mercenaries.
How ‘modern-day slavery’ in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economy
Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions for workers as a “horror show.” (Image credit: Junior Kannah /AFP via Getty Images)
A pro-Russian social media campaign is trying to influence politics in Africa
Researchers have identified a large network pushing pro-Russian themes and messages to French-speaking audiences around Africa, amid long-running efforts by Russia to gain influence in the region. (Image credit: Olympia de Maismont/AFP via Getty Images)
France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as Its Unpopularity in Africa Grows
The West African country had demanded that French troops leave. France confirmed they would be out in a month.
Why is France being told to leave Burkina Faso?
The former colonial power has been asked to withdraw its troops from the West African country.
Burkina Faso confirms it has ended French military accord
Burkina Faso gov’t spokesman says the country wants to defend itself and France has one month to pull out troops.