Diasporic Dividend: India’s Secret Weapon in the Global REE Chessboard
The Indian diaspora, with its deep-rooted ties and understanding of local contexts, could be the catalyst for New Delhi’s enhanced engagement with Africa’s rare earth elements sector.
US-Africa Leaders Summit: Biden Gets Serious on Africa?
Among other things, the upcoming summit may see the African Union added to the ranks of the G-20.
Can Europe Become Africa’s Partner of Choice?
A recent EU-AU summit sought to reboot relations and expand European investment on the continent.
Turkey’s President Erdogan visits Africa: A Commentary
Africa has emerged as a diplomatic priority for Turkey, as evidenced by President Erdogan’s recent tour through the region.
The Wagner Group: Intrigue, War, and Resource Extraction in Africa and Beyond
After initial deployments in Ukraine and Syria, the African continent has become the main theater for Wagner Group operations.
Backgrounder: Nigeria’s Energy Security Dilemma
Security and development deficiencies lurk behind many of the factors that are keeping Nigeria’s energy sector from realizing its considerable economic promise.
Peace in a Pandemic: Containing Africa’s Conflicts
COVID-19 is upending local security dynamics in some of the most vulnerable parts of Africa.
New Allegations Risk Undermining Senegal’s Fight against Corruption
Alleged improprieties unearthed by the BBC might be a case of doing more harm than good.