Sub-Saharan Africa
Weeks-Long Fuel Blockade in Mali Continues to Worsen
Mali, a country of 25 million people, has faced a weeks-long fuel shortage due to a blockade on fuel imports by jihadi militants. Daily life in Mali has been deeply disrupted, with basic necessities such as medical services having their services disrupted due to a lack of fuel.
Western Countries Raise Concerns Over Wagner Group’s Presence in Mali
The UN Human Rights Council discussed the alleged human rights violations by the Russian Wagner Group.
Interstate Tensions Characterize Nigeria ECOWAS Summit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had their 62nd summit last Sunday for West African leaders in Abuja.