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News & analysis tagged Africa — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Russia's Sahel Strategy: A Coup Alliance
Russia's Lavrov secures alliances with Sahel juntas, establishing a new security order in Africa ahead of the October summit.
2026-07-09
Russia Backs Africa's UN Security Council Bid
Russia endorses African Union's demand for UNSC seats, aiming for diplomatic leverage on Ukraine and Sudan while facing a shrinking influence in the Sahel.
2026-07-09
France's Ouagadougou Exit Ends 65 Years
Burkina Faso ends 65 years of diplomatic relations with France, signaling a shift in Sahel politics and influence.
2026-07-08
France Withdraws Diplomats from Burkina Faso
France's complete withdrawal from Burkina Faso signals a shift in influence, ceding ground to Russia and jihadist groups in the Sahel region.
2026-07-08
AU Endorses Russia's Sahel Counter-Terrorism
The African Union's July 7 endorsement of Russia's counter-terrorism role in the Sahel highlights a dire security situation amid record losses.
2026-07-08
AU Embraces Russia Counter-Terror Pact
The African Union formalizes expanded counter-terrorism cooperation with Russia amid escalating jihadist violence in the Sahel region.
2026-07-08
Lavrov's Addis Ababa Play: Russia Bets on AU
Sergey Lavrov's pledge to support African solutions highlights Russia's strategic shift in the Sahel and its political maneuvering in Africa.
2026-07-07
Frank Garcia Takes Over Africa Desk
Frank Garcia's appointment to lead the Africa desk signals a shift in US policy toward the continent, sharpening focus on trade, minerals and diplomacy.
2026-05-26
Macron's Africa Reset: Mali, Congo Challenges
Macron's bid to reset France's Africa policy is exposing shrinking influence in Mali and Congo, where migration disputes and rivals limit his diplomatic reach.
2026-05-12
Macron's $27B Investment in Africa Explained
Macron's $27 billion Africa investment bet targets a reset in Europe's ties to the continent, blending geopolitics and economics to counter rival global powers.
2026-05-12
Macron's Kenya Summit: France's Africa Reset
Macron's Kenya summit tests France's bid to reset its Africa strategy, courting investment and partnership to rebuild influence after continental setbacks.
2026-05-11
Macron's Kenya Summit to Rebrand France in Af
Macron's Kenya summit is a calculated bid to rebrand France's role in Africa, reasserting relevance through diplomacy as Paris loses ground on the continent.
2026-05-11
France's New Strategy: Partnering with Kenya
France is betting on a partnership with Kenya to rebuild its Africa leverage, pairing a defense pact with investment to regain influence on the continent.
2026-05-11
Macron’s Kenya Pivot
Emmanuel Macron is pivoting toward Kenya to redefine France's role in Africa, courting East African partnerships in a strategic reset of waning influence.
2026-05-10
France's New Strategy: Kenya as Africa Hub
France bets on a partnership with Kenya to rebuild its Africa playbook, as Macron seeks fresh influence on the continent after setbacks across the region.
2026-05-09
Russia's Military Expansion in Madagascar
Russia is deepening its military foothold in Madagascar through aid and training, expanding its security influence in Africa amid geopolitical competition.
2026-05-06
Iran War's Impact
The Iran war is disrupting global energy markets, driving up LPG prices and reversing years of conservation as Africa's forests face renewed devastation.
2026-04-27