West African states such as Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea are threatening to withdraw from ECOWAS if France wages war to reverse the coup

The takeover in Niger — led by soldiers belonging to the presidential guard — is just the latest in a string of coups that have taken place in Africa in recent years, with over 200 such attempts in…

A more assertive global south can offer innovative ways to tackle global security and the world should hear these countries out.

Debt is often described as a burden and linked with times of crisis. And it can be damaging. But if spent wisely, it can help transform economic fortunes and boost wealth.

The poorest countries in the world, particularly in Africa, are largely dependent on Russian and Ukrainian grain. They stand to lose the most if a deal is not reached soon.

A potential food crisis is looming and some Arab countries will struggle to protect their populations from scarcity and hunger after the demise of the UN-brokered deal on Ukrainian grain exports

In a new multi-polar world, the continent will be key to the global economy, security and resources making Russia's no-strings-attached politics there an alternative to the West

France is especially affected by the coup, as it has previously lost similar bases in Mali and Burkina Faso due to coups allegedly linked to Wagner activities

After the threat of limiting oil and gas shipments to the rest of the world failed to convince Ukraine's allies to sue for peace, Putin is now turning to food as a weapon.