Even as it pounds Ukraine, Russia is expanding its military footprint in Africa, delivering sophisticated weaponry to sub-Saharan conflict zones where a Kremlin-controlled armed force is on the rise.

While still fighting a war in Ukraine, Russia is quietly building up its military power across Africa. This is happening even ...

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With up to 6,000 fighters, JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the ...

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo ... Monday with the head of state alluding to coups d'etat elsewhere in Africa. The security appointments were made shortly after coups in Niger ...

and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as some governments condemned the military coup in Guinea on Sunday and called for release of the country's president.

SEATTLE, WA – The inaugural India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area, held on August 17, was highlighted by Bill Gates, chairperson of the Gates Foundation, flagging it off. Gates ...

The Media Foundation for West Africa has condemned the arrest of Malian journalist Seydou Oumar Traoré – ironically, not for criticising his own government but for allegedly insulting Guinea’s leader.

Countries agree to deepen cooperation in mining, energy, and infrastructure New technical committee to accelerate joint development initiatives Trade between the two nations totaled $164.25 million in ...

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