China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the inauguration of a new department dedicated to African partnerships.

Anton Kobyakov believes that cooperation within the ?framework of business events? will boost relations between Moscow and ...

The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS ...

Either maintaining Russia’s military bases in Syria or finding an alternative outpost in the Mediterranean will prove ...

Recently, an image was posted on Facebook to highlight the beauty of Moscow: Modern skyscrapers towering above a marina with white luxury yachts in the soft glow of the golden hour. However, one ...

On January 23, 2025, the Faculty of Global Studies of Lomonosov Moscow State University hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Russia, Brazil and Africa: Strengthening ...

N’DJAMENA, Chad — France handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities on Thursday, two months after the ...

The Sahel states of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have officially withdrawn from regional economic bloc ECOWAS in the wake of decisions made a year ago, the multination body said on Wednesday.

In recent years, overtly pro-Moscow governments have come to power in Sahelian countries such as Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad, with Russian-backed mercenary forces or even Russian troops present in ...