In this episode of Flashpoint, we go beyond the headlines to explore Russia’s quiet shift from Wagner to the Africa Corps in Mali. Under pressure from Algeria, Moscow is phasing out mercenaries in favor of a state-run military presence — a move that is raising alarm...
What’s happening to the Fulani in the Sahel isn’t just war — it’s collective punishment. This is the story no one wants to tell.
Analysis & Opinion
by Arezki Daoud
This week’s roundup covers key developments across North and West Africa: Russia phases out Wagner in Mali, Haftar gains ground in Libya, Mauritania cracks down on migration with EU backing, Guinea cancels over 100 mining permits, Senegal faces record fuel prices...
Briefs from Around the World
When Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023, Chadian President Mahamat Déby made a controversial choice—backing Sudanese General Hemedti. But could this costly alliance backfire on him?"
I am Arezki Daoud, President and Principal Analyst at advisory firm MEA Risk LLC and the founder and editor of The North Africa Journal. The journal was established in late 1996, initially focusing on the Maghreb region, before expanded coverage to the Sahel and Egypt.
At MEA Risk, I help clients assess instability around the world, with a team of analysts on the ground that help clients mitigate risk by understanding the root causes of instability.
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