Sergey Eledinov is an expert on African security issues and the founder of Convoy Africa. He is a retired Russian military officer who has participated in several peacekeeping operations and has experience advising Russian private military companies in Africa.

Somaliland and the rise of the quasi-state

The recent statement by Lord Darroch—the UK’s former ambassador to the US and adviser to the prime minister—calling for recognition of Somaliland’s…

The flaw in America's Africa policy

On 20 October, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff announced that Donald Trump’s administration was working to broker talks between…

The Sahel's paramilitary problem

Security in the Sahel remains highly volatile, with heavy clashes involving jihadists, separatists, and government forces in Niger, Burkina Faso, and…