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At the recent US-Africa Leaders Summit, Washington continued to advance its New Cold War agenda, maligning Chinese and Russian influence on the continent. Meanwhile, instead of addressing important issues – such as Africa’s debt crisis…

A new mood has gripped the areas of northern Africa where France once wielded colonial rule. From Algeria to Burkina Faso, France’s military and economic dominance in the region is being questioned. Most recently, Mali…

The new US foreign policy strategy for Africa featured 10 mentions of China and Russia combined but did not once mention the term ‘sovereignty’. Meanwhile, at its annual summit NATO named Africa as part of…

The enduring presence of foreign military bases in Africa continues to fragment and weaken African state institutions, prevent African unity and sovereignty, and subordinate the aspirations of the continent for pan-African consolidation.