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olayinka ajala
5 months
West Africa is experiencing 'democratic backsliding'. The current face off in Guinea-Bissau has grave implications for the democratic stability of the country. In this interview with BBC, I explained the current political impasse in the country.
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The political landscape in West Africa is changing and we have seen what experts describe as 'democratic backsliding'. In the last few years, there have been coups and threats of coups which have...
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olayinka ajala
7 months
Interesting to see some good news coming from the Sahel.
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olayinka ajala
8 months
Was there really in a coup attempt in Benin? Allegations of coup attempts must be taken seriously in order not to jeopardise democracy in Africa.
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rpublc.com
In September 2024, news of an alleged coup surfaced in the typically stable Republic of Benin, raising questions about the country’s democratic stability, and the broader implications for West Africa.
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olayinka ajala
9 months
Terrorism is spreading in west Africa – local and international collaboration is needed to fight the threat via @TC_Africa.
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theconversation.com
Despite the fracture within Ecowas and animosity with western partners, regional and international collaboration is needed to fight terrorism in west Africa.
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olayinka ajala
1 year
The tables below show that despite the US military presence in Niger since 2013, terrorist activities and fatalities have steadily increased. This article explains some of the reasons why the US military failed in combating terrorism in Niger.
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olayinka ajala
1 year
Eagles are super intelligent animals. This also shows war affects both man and animals.#Notowar.
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theguardian.com
Vulnerable birds deviating from migratory routes by up to 155 miles, which could affect breeding
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olayinka ajala
1 year
RT @CedricdeConing: The @_AfricanUnion is developing a Common African Position on Climate, Peace & Security. No peer has embarked on such a….
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olayinka ajala
1 year
Niger has cut military ties with the US: why this is bad for the Sahel’s security via @TC_Africa.
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theconversation.com
Niger is cutting military ties with the US. This has implications for security in the Sahel region.
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olayinka ajala
2 years
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger want to leave Ecowas. A political scientist explains the fallout via @TC_Africa.
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theconversation.com
The decision by the three countries could change the dynamics of Ecowas.
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olayinka ajala
2 years
Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies via @TC_Africa.
theconversation.com
Niger’s recent military romance with Russia could escalate tensions with France, regional allies and the European Union.
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olayinka ajala
2 years
Scramble for the Sahel – why France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region via @TC_Africa.
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theconversation.com
Foreign powers’ interest in the Sahel is driven by its natural resources and strategic location for security and illegal migration control.
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olayinka ajala
2 years
With @ecowas_cedeao insisting on possible military action, the region is nearing breaking point and the only winners will be insurgent groups.#Niger.#NigerCoup.
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punchng.com
Burkina Faso and Mali have deployed war planes to Niger Republic following the Economic Community of West Africa possible armed intervention to restore
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olayinka ajala
2 years
RT @CrisLeeMaza: NEW: I dug into what’s behind the coup in Niger and what it could mean for the future stability of the region. Weak stat….
nationaljournal.com
Weak states, jihadism, and a growing backlash against the West all form the complex backdrop of Niger’s new military junta.
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olayinka ajala
2 years
The situation in @RepublicofNiger is complex and it's been a difficult time for @ecowas. It was nice unpacking the situation with @skygillian live on @SkyNewsPolitics
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olayinka ajala
3 years
RT @OyebolaAjala: Like you, I want to live in a clean& peaceful community where the local services work well for me & my loved ones. Vote f….
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olayinka ajala
3 years
When I wrote about reasons for Africa's neutrality, many people lambasted African countries but we must understand the reality even if it's unpleasant .
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Why it would be naive of the West and Nato to think the whole world shares its view of what Russia is doing.
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