Vol 49 No 14 | ZAMBIARUSSIA The Russians are coming 4th July 2008 Looking for big projects and with plenty of cash, three Russian companies are ready to invest in Zambia's mines Three Russian companies plan to inject over US$2 billion into Zambia's mining sector. If this project is successful, it will be the country's single biggest foreign direct investment....
Vol 63 No 6 | MALIRUSSIASAHEL Danger looms for the UN in Mali 16th March 2022 The future of the UN peacekeeping mission is in question – European troops are leaving and evidence is emerging of abuses by the national army and Wagner A cloud of anxiety hangs over the leaders of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali as they navigate a hostile military government, tumultuous developments in the Sahel and...
Vol 62 No 1 | CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLICRWANDARUSSIA Elections crisis escalates as Russian and Rwandan troops fly in 23rd December 2020 Facing a coalition of rebel militias opposed to his government and the elections, President Touadéra has called for help from Moscow and Kigali, sidelining the UN Presidential and parliamentary elections due on 27 December are in the balance as a coalition of militias tries to oust President Faustin Archange Touadéra, replacing him with ex-President...
Vol 50 No 14 | GAMBIA No free speech here 10th July 2009 By gaoling opposition journalists, President Yahya Jammeh makes himself look insecure. The President, who seized power as a mere lieutenant fifteen years ago, now entitles himself President Sheikh...
Vol 64 No 25 | RUSSIAAFRICA Gold to Moscow 14th December 2023 Central African Republic, Sudan and Mali are the most lucrative African states for Russia's Wagner Group, according to the 'Blood Gold' report published this week by a consortium...