Vol 64 No 14 | RUSSIAAFRICA Prigozhin tests Putin with an African putsch 26th June 2023 Russia's mercenary chief was following Hemeti's playbook in Sudan – but his loss of nerve may have repercussions across Africa As Wagner's putsch led by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin unfolded in Russia on 23-24 June, many in Africa saw strong parallels with the bid for power launched by...
Vol 65 No 22 | RUSSIAAFRICABRICS Mixed progress on Putin’s agenda 31st October 2024 While the BRICS summit made limited headway, the US and EU should not underestimate the strength of antipathy to the multilateral institutions Hosting last week’s BRICS summit in Kazan was a welcome break from two years of international isolation for President Vladimir Putin and a golden opportunity to increase Russia’s...
Vol 56 No 7 | GAMBIA Jammeh cracks the whip 3rd April 2015 The consequences of the failed coup are proving dire for peaceful dissent as a wave of secret detentions takes place The repercussions of December's failed coup against President Yahya Jammeh are still being felt in Gambia and in the United States. One of the most prominent democracy campaigners,...
Vol 57 No 20 | GAMBIA Jammeh tilts the playing field 7th October 2016 An increasingly isolated and paranoid President has become even more dictatorial in the lead-up to national elections The last time Gambia went to the polls, in November 2011, the incumbent President Yahya Jammeh won 72% of the vote, crushing two below-par opposition coalitions. The Commonwealth...
Vol 66 No 15 | GAMBIA Democracy, deferred 25th July 2025 Gambia has failed again to enact a new constitution after parliament rejected a draft bill on 7 July – a move that clears the way for President Adama...
