Search results
1 – 10 of 17
It reflects Turkey’s ambition to position itself as a rising global player, offering an alternative to Western and Chinese influences in Africa.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289131
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Unlike the Wagner private military company (PMC), it is subordinated to the Russian state. The first confirmed deployment of African Corps forces is to Burkina Faso, where it will…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285059
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Stronger economic growth in the United States, falling domestic inflation and improving government finances are expected to support the region’s exports, consumption and…
Both are in the process of finalising their departures, amid deteriorating relations with the Nigerien and Malian juntas respectively, and growing popular rejection of the…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283465
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The junta has meanwhile released former President Mohamed Bazoum’s son, Salem, as a goodwill gesture. The former president remains detained in his residence.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284557
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The CNSP has worked along three main lines: solidifying loyalty among senior military ranks through a wave of promotions; tapping into mass politics through rallies and populist…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc has rejected the proposal. This follows a July 26-27 coup overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281504
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Senior officers from all service branches then appeared on television declaring Bazoum’s ouster and the creation of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Country (CNSP)…
On March 21, jihadists killed 137 people in the Tahoua region and another 58 a week earlier in the Tillaberi region. Insurgent violence is the top security challenge for new…
Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has similarly alluded to ongoing outreach to jihadists. These efforts reflect a broader level of increased regional political acceptance of…