THE PIVOT TO AFRICA 🌍 THREAD
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Mapping a Surge of Disinformation in Africa – Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Disinformation to manipulate African information systems has surged since 2022, triggering destabilizing and antidemocratic consequences.
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International report - Turkey and Italy consider teaming up to seek new influence in Africa
Turkey and Italy are finding common ground as they seek to expand their economic and diplomatic influence in Africa. The two nations are eyeing opportunities to cooperate on security, energy and migration as…
www.rfi.fr
Turkey, Iran and Morocco joust for influence in Africa's Sahel
Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel after former colonial ruler France's forced withdrawal from the volatile region.
www.france24.com
Sudan: A Year of War | Crisis Group
All-out fighting between rival branches of the armed forces has devastated Sudan. With millions facing famine, diplomats should push the two main belligerents much harder to accept a ceasefire – before the fragmentation in the two sides’ ranks dooms efforts to stop the carnage.
www.crisisgroup.org
Will shock therapy revive Nigeria’s economy — or sink it further?
President Bola Tinubu says his reforms are necessary to achieve market discipline, but millions could be pushed into poverty in the process
www.ft.com
Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel have crossed into Nigeria’s north, a new report says. A lot is at stake
A new report says there is mounting evidence that jihadi fighters who had long operated in Africa’s volatile Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighboring Benin.
apnews.com
Sudan paramilitary leader plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland hosted by US, Saudi Arabia
Sudan’s paramilitary leader has announced plans to attend cease-fire talks in Switzerland next month arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia. Gen.
apnews.com
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Russia Asks Niger to Help as Geologists Taken Hostage, RIA Says
Russia asked the authorities in Niger to help with information after two geologists were apparently taken hostage in the West African country, RIA Novosti reported.
www.bloomberg.com
Can’t imagine the blowback Russia and China are getting is worth it no matter how little they value the lives of their citizens