Africa
African governments express rising alarm about Russian disinformation
It has helped drive instability that “is at the cusp of affecting coastal West Africa,” AFRICOM chief says.
The new rules of geopolitics in Africa
Washington should foster coalitions that can offer a better value proposition than competing revisionist powers.
Sudan’s descent into chaos sets stage for al-Qaida to return to a stronghold
The group's opportunities imperil not only the country but also regional, and potentially global, security.
Russia exploits Western vacuum in Africa’s Sahel
Niger’s rejection of democratic ties coincides starkly with its embrace of Russian military assistance since the July 2023 military coup.
Russia's lies helped persuade Niger to eject US troops, AFRICOM says
The U.S. needs to beef up its own counter-disinformation efforts, Gen. Langley tells lawmakers.
Space Force sets up shop in Europe, Africa combatant commands
SPACEFOREUR-AF is the latest office created to serve warfighting commands around the world.
US finally labels military takeover in Niger a coup
The declaration comes three months after the country’s president was overthrown.
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France sees smaller future in Africa, larger role in the Pacific, says country’s air force chief
French military is increasing its spend on tankers to be more places at once with a lighter permanent footprint.
