Africa Political Monitor No. 66
Escalating threats of mass violence spur fears in South Africa;
Sudanese Court sentences RSF officials;
Treasury sanctions Rwandan companies and businessmen;
Russia's Wagner builds a drug empire
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The Lessons of Mali
Back in 2023, when the Malian army, aided by Russian mercenary forces, recaptured the northern city of Kidal, it seemed like the start of a new order in the West African state. Mali’s ruling military junta claimed it had done what the previous government could not: retake the strategically vital town from separatist forces. Russia, in turn, was able to offer evidence that it could serve as an effective security partner for those disillusioned with the West.
Africa Political Monitor No. 65
Ebola resurfaces amid aid cutbacks;
Power, elections and clan politics collide in Mogadishu;
Ethiopia's search for a sea outlet meets regional resistance;
Sharp cuts planned to African consular services
Africa Political Monitor No. 64
An ominous convergence destabilizes Mali;
A grim anniversary in Sudan;
DRC as a safehaven;
The return of Somali piracy
Africa Political Monitor No. 63
Iran war impacts stability in Africa;
What does "America First" look like in Africa?;
New U.S. sanctions target Rwanda;
Israel eyes Somaliland base