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US sanctions companies in CAR for 'advancing Russia's activities'
Africa

US sanctions companies in CAR for 'advancing Russia's activities'

The Central African Republic, a former French colony, has become one of Russia's closest African allies in recent years,
Russia, Burkina Faso agree on military cooperation
Africa

Russia, Burkina Faso agree on military cooperation

A Russian team led by Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov visited Burkina Faso as a follow-up to talks between Traore and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in July.
Russia vetoes UN sanctions resolution against Mali
Africa

Russia vetoes UN sanctions resolution against Mali

Thirteen Security Council members voted in favour of a resolution, drafted by France and the United Arab Emirates.
Memorial for Wagner’s Prigozhin held in private
World

Memorial for Wagner’s Prigozhin held in private

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a jet crash in Russia on August 25, according to government officials.
Prigozhin death: The fate of  Russia's Wagner hangs in the balance
Africa

Prigozhin death: The fate of  Russia's Wagner hangs in the balance

Prigozhin played a critical role in recruiting 40,000 convicts to fight for the Russian army in Bakhmut and announced a new recruitment drive for Wagner’s Africa operations the day before his reported death.
Russia: Kremlin dismisses claims it killed Prigozhin as 'absolute lie'
World

Russia: Kremlin dismisses claims it killed Prigozhin as 'absolute lie'

Russian investigators have opened a probe into the plane crash in which Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly died.
How 'Putin's chef' Yevgeny Prigozhin turned against him
World

How 'Putin's chef' Yevgeny Prigozhin turned against him

Russian authorities say Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a jet crash on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Poland detains Russian citizens over pro-Wagner propaganda
World

Poland detains Russian citizens over pro-Wagner propaganda

Poland has recently warned of possible provocations from the Wagner mercenary group which is currently based in neighbouring Belarus.
US: 'No indication' Russia involved in Niger coup
Africa

US: 'No indication' Russia involved in Niger coup

The coup in Niger happened on Wednesday with President Mohamed Bazoum being deposed by his guards.
Hundreds of Wagner fighters 'arrive in Central African Republic'
Africa

Hundreds of Wagner fighters 'arrive in Central African Republic'

The reported arrival of the Wagner fighters in the Central African Republic comes as the country prepares for a constitutional referendum.
Will Wagner activities in Africa survive mutiny against Putin?
Insight

Will Wagner activities in Africa survive mutiny against Putin?

The recent mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group against Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised questions about the future of the group.
Russia: Wagner presence in Africa is beyond Moscow's jurisdiction
Africa

Russia: Wagner presence in Africa is beyond Moscow's jurisdiction

Russian FM says it is up to the concerned governments in Africa to keep contracts with the group.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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