Africa

• Uttam Kumar Sinha , Ruchita Beri
• Book

Russian influence in the Central African Republic (CAR) raises questions on the Economic Community of Central African States’ mediation efforts in Gabon, led by the President of CAR.

• Avit A. Chami
• September 29, 2023
• IDSA Comments

China’s security engagement in Africa has grown to encompass aspects relating to police and law enforcement cooperation, conflict mediation, and professional military education.

• Abhishek Mishra
• September 06, 2023
• IDSA Comments

Nigeria's leadership of ECOWAS presents a pivotal opportunity to navigate the challenges related to coups and terrorism in the West African region.

• Mohanasakthivel J
• August 23, 2023
• Issue Brief

The coup in Niger has deep regional and international implications and may lead to increase in major power contestations in the region.

• Ruchita Beri
• August 22, 2023
• IDSA Comments

The African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia coincided with escalatory actions by both the antagonists.

• Mohanasakthivel J
• July 13, 2023
• IDSA Comments

Prigozhin’s rebellion has cast serious reservations about the future of Wagner in Africa, and by extension, Russia’s influence on the continent.

• Abhishek Mishra
• July 05, 2023
• IDSA Comments

The Namibian Foreign Minister’s visit to India saw the signing of a critical wildlife pact relating to relocation of African Cheetahs, and provided a boost to bilateral ties.

• Bulbul Prakash
• August 22, 2022
• IDSA Comments

Women play active roles in sustaining and facilitating extremist activities on the African continent.

• Saman Ayesha Kidwai , Sindhu Dinesh
• July 15, 2022
• IDSA Comments

The French withdrawal from Mali exacerbates the regional security situation.

• Sindhu Dinesh
• June 24, 2022
• IDSA Comments