--- title: "Africa — News & Analysis | Model Diplomat" description: "Browse 17 stories and expert analysis tagged Africa on Model Diplomat — diplomacy, politics, and global-affairs coverage for Model UN." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/tag/africa" --- > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt). Skip to main content ## 17 Stories [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-sahel-strategy-a-coup-alliance) ### [Russia's Sahel Strategy: A Coup Alliance](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-sahel-strategy-a-coup-alliance) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russias-sahel-strategy-a-coup-alliance) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-backs-africas-un-security-council-bid) ### [Russia Backs Africa's UN Security Council Bid](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-backs-africas-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-backs-africas-un-security-council-bid) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-backs-africas-un-security-council-bid) [politics_diplomacy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/frances-ouagadougou-exit-ends-65-years) ### [France's Ouagadougou Exit Ends 65 Years](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/frances-ouagadougou-exit-ends-65-years) [Burkina Faso ends 65 years of diplomatic relations with France, signaling a shift in Sahel politics and influence.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/frances-ouagadougou-exit-ends-65-years) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/frances-ouagadougou-exit-ends-65-years) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-withdraws-diplomats-from-burkina-faso) ### [France Withdraws Diplomats from Burkina Faso](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-withdraws-diplomats-from-burkina-faso) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-withdraws-diplomats-from-burkina-faso) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-endorses-russias-sahel-counter-terrorism) ### [AU Endorses Russia's Sahel Counter-Terrorism](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-endorses-russias-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-endorses-russias-sahel-counter-terrorism) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-endorses-russias-sahel-counter-terrorism) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-embraces-russia-counter-terror-pact) ### [AU Embraces Russia Counter-Terror Pact](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-embraces-russia-counter-terror-pact) [The African Union formalizes expanded counter-terrorism cooperation with Russia amid escalating jihadist violence in the Sahel region.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-embraces-russia-counter-terror-pact) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/au-embraces-russia-counter-terror-pact) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lavrovs-addis-ababa-play-russia-bets-on-au) ### [Lavrov's Addis Ababa Play: Russia Bets on AU](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lavrovs-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lavrovs-addis-ababa-play-russia-bets-on-au) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/lavrovs-addis-ababa-play-russia-bets-on-au) [international](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/frank-garcia-takes-over-africa-desk) ### [Frank Garcia Takes Over Africa Desk](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/frank-garcia-takes-over-africa-desk) [2026-05-26](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/frank-garcia-takes-over-africa-desk) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-africa-reset-faces-challenges-in-mali-and-congo) ### [Macron's Africa Reset: Mali, Congo Challenges](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-africa-reset-faces-challenges-in-mali-and-congo) [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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-africa-reset-faces-challenges-in-mali-and-congo) [2026-05-12](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-africa-reset-faces-challenges-in-mali-and-congo) [international](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-27-billion-africa-bet-targets-europes-reset) ### [Macron's $27B Investment in Africa Explained](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-27-billion-africa-bet-targets-europes-reset) [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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-27-billion-africa-bet-targets-europes-reset) [2026-05-12](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-27-billion-africa-bet-targets-europes-reset) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-tests-frances-africa-reset) ### [Macron's Kenya Summit: France's Africa Reset](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-tests-frances-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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-tests-frances-africa-reset) [2026-05-11](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-tests-frances-africa-reset) [international](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-aims-to-rebrand-frances-africa-role) ### [Macron's Kenya Summit to Rebrand France in Af](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-aims-to-rebrand-frances-africa-role) [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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-aims-to-rebrand-frances-africa-role) [2026-05-11](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-summit-aims-to-rebrand-frances-africa-role) [general](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-leverage) ### [France's New Strategy: Partnering with Kenya](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-leverage) [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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-leverage) [2026-05-11](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-leverage) [international](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-pivot-a-strategic-reset-for-france-in-africa) ### [Macron’s Kenya Pivot](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-pivot-a-strategic-reset-for-france-in-africa) [Emmanuel Macron is pivoting toward Kenya to redefine France's role in Africa, courting East African partnerships in a strategic reset of waning influence.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-pivot-a-strategic-reset-for-france-in-africa) [2026-05-10](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/macrons-kenya-pivot-a-strategic-reset-for-france-in-africa) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-playbook) ### [France's New Strategy: Kenya as Africa Hub](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-playbook) [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.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-playbook) [2026-05-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/france-bets-on-kenya-to-rebuild-its-africa-playbook) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-expands-military-influence-in-madagascars-security-landscape) ### [Russia's Military Expansion in Madagascar](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-expands-military-influence-in-madagascars-security-landscape) [Russia is deepening its military foothold in Madagascar through aid and training, expanding its security influence in Africa amid geopolitical competition.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-expands-military-influence-in-madagascars-security-landscape) [2026-05-06](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/russia-expands-military-influence-in-madagascars-security-landscape) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-wars-impact-africas-forests-face-devastation) ### [Iran War's Impact](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-wars-impact-africas-forests-face-devastation) [The Iran war is disrupting global energy markets, driving up LPG prices and reversing years of conservation as Africa's forests face renewed devastation.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-wars-impact-africas-forests-face-devastation) [2026-04-27](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/iran-wars-impact-africas-forests-face-devastation)