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Why were Africa’s violence levels up in 2024?
Increasing levels of extreme poverty in Africa were turbocharged by COVID-19, fuelling the fire of relative deprivation.
West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability
Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso ...
Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group
An attack on Chad's presidency compound foiled by security forces on Wednesday was carried out by a disorganised band of ...
World Politics Review on MSN21h
ECOWAS Has a Path Back to Relevance After the Sahelian States’ Exit
The three countries of the AES are set to leave ECOWAS. The existential shock could lead to a rejuvenation of the West ...
As Russia seeks influence in Africa, former students play central role
Going back to the days of the Cold War, many Africans studied in the Soviet Union and later Russia. They’re now among ...
Chad Army Foils Attack as Gunfire Erupts Near Presidency
Chad averted a “destabilization attempt” after unknown assailants opened gunfire near the presidential palace in the capital, ...
Freedom House1h
Facing a Year of Uncertainty, Democracies Should Seek Strength in Numbers
The ability to forge broad and diverse coalitions is a signature asset of democratic politics, and it is needed now more than ever on the global stage.
Canary Islands panic as 770 small boat migrants arrive in just 24 hours
The Canary Islands also saw a record breaking number of migrant and refugee arrivals in 2024, with least 46,843 people ...
AFP on MSN12h
Assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 dead
Gunmen launched an attack on the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel13h
Fighting at Chad presidency leaves 19 dead, several injured
Gunmen launched an attack on the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left ...
Gunfire Heard Near Presidency In Chad Capital: AFP
Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening near the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene.
Chad says military foiled 'destabilisation attempt'
Chad's government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country on Wednesday evening, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital N'Djamena and ...