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In Nairobi, Macron ends a decade of turmoil in France-Africa relations
Coming to power having promised to rebuild the relationship between France and its former colonies, Emmanuel Macron had to face a series of crises, particularly in the Sahel region. In the English-speaking part of the continent, Paris struggled to find its place.
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Russia stands by Mali's military junta at all costs
Russian Africa Corps mercenaries have suffered several setbacks since jihadists launched an offensive on April 25, including the death of pro-Russian defense minister Sadio Camara and the loss of the town of Kidal.
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In Mali, the jihadists' goal 'is not taking Bamako, but changing the people in power'
The offensive by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM threatens Mali's capital, which is under blockade. In an interview with Le Monde, analyst Jean-Hervé Jezequel examines the jihadists' objectives.
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How Morocco is renewing its influence networks in France
Some of Morocco's traditional networks of influence in France have been put on hold in recent years. How they might be restructured remains uncertain, while new voices have struggled to replace high-profile figures.
At least 42 people killed in Kenya floods
Intense rains on Friday unleashed widespread flooding, with capital Nairobi most impacted
Leader of South Africa's second biggest political party says he will step down
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, announces he will not seek reelection as party leader
US deploys ‘small team’ to Nigeria
The African country has requested “unique capabilities” from Washington to address its security challenges, AFRICOM chief General Dagvin Anderson has said
Nigerian military officers face trial over foiled coup plot
An investigation has found that some of the suspects arrested last October attempted to overthrow the government, the authorities have said
Trump supporters hail US strikes in Nigeria as ‘amazing Christmas present’
Some even celebrated ‘mass killing’ and the president’s ‘resolve’ in attacking Islamic State targets
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Trump’s Claims About Nigeria Strike Belie a Complex Conflict on the Ground
President Trump said the targets of airstrikes in Nigeria were Islamic State terrorists responsible for killing Christians, but experts question his framing.
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Trump says he ordered strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria
The president said numerous strikes were conducted against alleged Islamic State terrorists whom he accused of targeting Christians in northwest Nigeria.
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Rebels claim capture of hundreds of Burundi soldiers
M23 fighters have warned foreign troops backing the DR Congo army in a decades-old conflict to leave immediately
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