Wagner is crouching and there is no doubt that the group will try to take advantage of the coup if it is successful
Lauriane Devoize’s analysis on the risks arising from the coup in Niger for regional stability
Media mentions – Africa
It will be increasingly essential for the EU to negotiate with actors such as the Brics, especially in the perspective of drawing closer to Africa
Maddalena Procopio’s analysis on the progressive relevance of the Brics on the international scene, and on the growing importance of their connection with Africa
Niger is a key ally for all the Europeans involved in the Sehal
Lauriane Devoize comments on the issues raised by the current situation in Niger and the importance of cooperation between Europe and Niger in the fight against terrorism and migrant smuggling
Ecowas has a lot at stake, so at political level, because of fear from the ‘coup contagion’, threatening other democracies in the region
Lauriane Devoize comments on Niger, particularly about what is at stake for Ecowas, politically and on a security level
Nothing can be ruled out
In the case of a renewal, Morocco wants to negotiate terms with the EU to reach a more advanced partnership with a clear-added value for Rabat
Tchiani’s criticism of Bazoum’s approach and of how security partnerships have worked in the past will certainly make the U.S., France and the European Union uneasy
It’s not very much about Africa, it’s using Africa to increase Russia’s position on the global stage. There’s probably a couple of different objectives they have, but very low down on the list for Ru
Gustav Gressel comments on the Russia-Africa summit in the context of the Russian termination of the grain deal