With French influence being expelled from countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Paris is desperately searching for a new strategic foothold in Africa.

Organizers, activists, intellectuals, and international delegates were arrested in Nairobi during an anti-imperialist protest against the France–Africa Summit, which critics have described as an attempt at imperialist repositioning in East Africa.

After restoring the France-backed regime of Patrice Talon following a coup, foreign troops have remained in Benin, maintaining control over the Presidential residence and several key government buildings.

Ostensibly meant to foster greater cooperation between Francophone countries, the three countries allege that the OIF has become “a remote-controlled political instrument” operated from Paris to suit its “geopolitical considerations”.

The court issued the release order after Abdallah had spent 40 years in French prisons despite continuous worldwide protests calling for his freedom.

The elections for African Union Commission Chairperson are set for February 2025, yet it seems that candidates’ are more focused on the possible symbolic victory rather than a chance to build continental unity and challenge western dominance.

An interview with journalist Alex Anfruns Millán on the “Pan-African revolution” in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger

Vijay Prashad informa sobre el último informe de la OIM sobre muertes de migrantes y las muertes no reportadas de migrantes que cruzan el Sahara

France is entrapped in the predicament of countries that get sandwiched between great powers. It is condemned to diplomacy that is constantly in a state of suspended animation interspersed with sudden bouts of activity

US activists protested outside of the UN General Assembly against US and French imperialism and warmongering in the Sahel

As an ECOWAS military threat looms over Niger, the three countries have formally declared that any act of aggression against one will be considered an aggression against all. The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have come to power in popularly-backed coups amid mass anti-French anger and rising insecurity in the Sahel

The commander of French forces in the Sahel has discussed disengagement from Niger, yet Macron has refused to withdraw troops, whose continued presence in Niger was deemed ‘illegal’