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Beverly Ochieng

@beverlyochieng.bsky.social
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Obnoxious literary fiction reader | Sahel coups watcher | Russian paramilitaries stalker | Associate Director, Francophone Africa, Control Risks | occasional typos, usual disclaimers | so-called "Western puppet" Dakar/Nairobi/Bookshelf

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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
For this week's @thecontinent.org, I reflect on remote control leadership and the accompanying stability risks as Cameroon's Paul Biya was last seen in public two months ago, while Guinea's Mamady Doumbouya has begun amplifying his presence after briefly going missing in action.
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The Continent @thecontinent.org · 15/05/2026
All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 239 of The Continent Macron is back in Africa: energetic, ambitious, and still trying to convince the world Paris is relevant. Meanwhile, in Mayotte — legally France, geographically Africa — asylum seekers wait for la République to notice them. bit.ly/239_TC
This is the cover of Issue 239 of The Continent drawn by Gaddo.
At the very top, in a gold banner, it says: “African Journalism | 16 May 2026 | Issue 239.” Below that, in huge black letters against a vivid blue sky, is the title: The Continent.
The main illustration shows a vintage black car driving across an African savannah. The car looks overloaded with crates and bags tied to the roof and sides using ropes. Each package is labelled with political or economic themes: “Military Bases,” “Bio Tech,” “AI,” “Climate Finance,” “Energy,” “Oil,” and “Creative Sector.” A yellow plate on the front of the car reads “Africa Forward.”
Driving the car is a smiling Emmanuel Macron wearing a safari-style outfit and helmet. Beside him sits William Ruto holding what looks like a ceremonial club or baton.
The drawing style strongly references the classic Tintin comics by Hergé. In the bottom corner, is a note: “with apology to Hergé.” 
The title above the car reads: “The Adventures of Macron” and then, in larger letters, “Macron in the Kenya.” The wording is intentionally awkward and exaggerated, mimicking old European adventure comics.
Around the vehicle are African animals: an elephant and giraffe stand to the left, a monkey sits on the elephant’s back, and two small animals at the bottom right appear to gossip while one says in a speech bubble: “There goes the neighbourhood!”
This is the cover of Tintin in the Congo by Hergé.

The cover has a bright, simple comic-book style with a pale blue sky and an open African savanna landscape. At the center is an old-fashioned black safari car driving across grassy terrain. Inside the vehicle are:

Tintin, wearing his signature light-colored outfit and helmet, driving the car. Snowy, the small white dog sits behind him. Another passenger seated beside him.

A tall giraffe stands to the left of the vehicle, watching as the car passes. Scattered trees and bushes fill the background.

The title “Tintin Au Congo” appears in very large bold black lettering across the top half of the cover, with “Les Aventures de Tintin” and “Hergé” written above it in smaller text.
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Black Intellect Media @blackintellect.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
How rebels teamed up to shake Mali & the Kremlin’s grip | Host @mmbilal.bsky.social talks w/ @beverlyochieng.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vAl...
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How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip | The Take
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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The Continent @thecontinent.org · 01/05/2026
All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 237 of The Continent Mali has been at war since 2012 but its people press on. This time it's different: coordinated attacks and insurgent blockades are halting daily life, while Assimi Goïta fights to stay in power. bit.ly/237_TC
This is the cover of The Continent, dated May 2, 2026.

The illustration shows a wide, sandy desert landscape with soft dunes stretching into the distance. In the middle of the desert, there’s a walled map-like layout of parts of Mali, with different cities labelled inside. The names read: Timbuktu, Gao, Mopti, Ségou, Kayes, Kati, and Bamako.

The walls form irregular borders around these places, like a fragile enclosure. Inside the walls are small, stylised buildings representing each city, some look like mosques or historic mud-brick structures with towers.

On the right side of the image, parts of the wall are broken and crumbling. Thick black smoke rises from damaged areas near cities like Gao and Kidal, suggesting destruction or conflict. The smoke is heavy and dark, contrasting with the pale sand.

Toward the bottom left, Bamako and nearby towns appear more intact, though still enclosed by walls. The overall feeling is that of a country divided and under strain, with some regions more affected than others.

7At the bottom of the cover, a bold headline reads: “When putsch came to shove”.
A stylised illustration on a beige background with the large headline: “Reading is resistance.” Below the text is a stack of colourful books arranged like a small structure. Inside the “frame” of the books, a person with short pink hair reclines comfortably while reading a newspaper, one leg stretched upward against the books. The figure is drawn in a simple, graphic style with bold outlines and muted colours. At the bottom, there’s text inviting people to subscribe to The Continent for free via WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, or email, followed by the publication’s name.
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Black Intellect Media @blackintellect.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Mali in Crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten capitol city, Bamako. Analysis by @beverlyochieng.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPkh...
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Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako • FRANCE 24 English
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Chad has closed its border with Sudan amid repeated incursions by the RSF, which Déby has been accused of backing - claims he denies. For this week's @thecontinent.org, I highlight what this means for his legitimacy, the cohesion of the military and political elite and the humanitarian catastrophe.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Islamic State claimed attacking Niger's main airport, its first complex incursion on a Sahel capital since establishing presence in 2015. Niger accused its neighbours and France, while thanking Russia for reinforcing its army's counter-attack. More from me here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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BBC World Service - Newsday, Venezuela: New law opens market to foreign investment
The move was demanded by the US after it captured President Maduro earlier this month
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Central African Republic held general elections amid elevated political stability and unrest risks. I spoke to DW about the presidential frontrunners and how Touadéra has overseen constitutional changes and peace deals with rebels to legitimise his third term bid www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TBC...
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Opposition leaders boycott vote in Central African Republic elections | DW News | DW News
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Tomi Oladipo @tomioladipo.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
In the Guinea Bissau piece, I mentioned ECOWAS’ silence when its members hack away at democratic and civic rights. That’s been the case as well with Benin. Discussed this with @beverlyochieng.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQDN...
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The government in Benin says the armed forces have foiled an attempted coup | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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ECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
🎧 Ascolta il nuovo episodio di World in 30 Minutes! Mark Leonard, @willbrownecfr.bsky.social e @beverlyochieng.bsky.social discutono cosa significhi per l’Europa la crescente influenza della Russia nel Sahel.👇
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Russia’s hybrid war in Africa | ECFR
Mark Leonard welcomes Will Brown and Beverly Ochieng to discuss what Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel means for Europe
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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 08/11/2025
🎧 In this week's podcast, Mark Leonard welcomes @willbrownecfr.bsky.social and @beverlyochieng.bsky.social to discuss what Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel means for Europe @ecfrafrica.bsky.social bit.ly/4qQw0Ye
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Côte d'Ivoire's 25 Oct presidential poll will test the legitimacy of its institutions and its credentials as an oasis of commercial stability. A few thoughts in @economist.com on how diminished competition tilts the outcome in favour of Ouattara's fourth term bid www.economist.com/middle-east-...
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Two flawed elections show the dangers of one-party rule
Rulers in Tanzania and Ivory Coast may be overestimating their countries’ stability
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 23/10/2025
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Lawfare Daily: External Powers Competition in Africa: Aid, Security, Tech—and African Agency
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 23/10/2025
On Lawfare Daily, @katiebelarus.bsky.social spoke to @beverlyochieng.bsky.social about how external powers compete for influence in Africa, the shifting priorities of the second Trump administration, the rising influence of Turkey, the UAE, and the EU, and how African states are responding.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Mali has (finally) confirmed arrests in the army linked to a coup plot. Spoke to BBC about pronounced tensions in the military leadership that threaten Gen Goïta's hold on power as he embarks on an indefinite term, and the restrictive political and security environment www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
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BBC World Service - Focus on Africa, Mali: Another alleged attempted coup
Soldiers and generals have been arrested in Mali accused of an alleged attempted coup
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Niger has nationalised its only industrial gold mine, a measure likely to take precedent when the military rulers perceive that commercial operators are not meeting contractual obligations or project timelines. More from me on @firstpost.bsky.social youtu.be/Zy29_ZyjFmk?...
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Niger Junta Takes Control of Gold Mine, Accuses Australian Firm of Breach | Firstpost Africa | N18G
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Cameroon opposition leader Kamto has rejected his exclusion from the 12 October presidential election, leaving incumbent Biya the clear frontrunner for an eighth term. Spoke to @cnbc.com Africa about election scenarios, Biya's health and political tensions www.cnbcafrica.com/media/775465...
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Maurice Kamto rejects exclusion from Cameroon’s presidential race - CNBC Africa
Cameroon’s main opposition figure Maurice Kamto has rejected his exclusion from the forthcoming presidential election by the country's constitutional court , describing the move as arbitrary. Beverly ...
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Ouattara's fourth term bid maintains broad political stability in Côte d'Ivoire while highlighting the RHDP's fragile succession plan, likely to be a priority as the October presidential election is his to lose. Spoke to @theafricareport.bsky.social on this www.theafricareport.com/389141/cote-...
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Côte d’Ivoire: Inside Ouattara’s tactical fourth-term bid - The Africa Report.com
With key opponents disqualified and the ruling RHDP in disarray, President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term. His supporters call it duty. His critics say it’s déjà vu, and dangerous.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
To no one's surprise, Alassane Ouattara will seek a fourth consecutive presidential term in Côte d'Ivoire with a diminished pool of opponents. In Cameroon, Central African Republic and Tanzania, weak oppositions are benefiting incumbents to retain power. Some thoughts here apnews.com/article/afri...
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Ivory Coast leader's bid for a 4th term after rivals sidelined is seen as a risk for democracy
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has announced that he will be running for a fourth term. He is the latest leader in West and Central Africa to attempt to stay in power after weakening the op...
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
French forces have left Senegal. But in select countries - and newer partners like Kenya, Nigeria - bilateral ventures will continue. Meanwhile, West African gov'ts will maintain strategic defence ties to build the resilience of their militaries in the face of militancy youtu.be/ZlYMzMUILUM?...
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Jacob Boswall @jboswall.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thanks @beverlyochieng.bsky.social and Alex Vines from @africaprog.bsky.social (Chatham House Africa Programme) for their time and sharing their expertise for this piece 🙏
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Jacob Boswall @jboswall.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
My first feature article for BBC online is about how "blood gold" is fuelling conflict in West Africa's #Sahel region A short 🧵on some key takeaways: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Blood Gold': How it fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region
Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.
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Kriszta Satori @fulelo.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Why Burkina Faso's junta leader Traoré has captured hearts and minds www.bbc.com/news/article... "His messages reflect.. when many Africans are questioning the relationship with the West, and why there is still so much poverty in such a resource-rich continent" says @beverlyochieng.bsky.social
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Capt Ibrahim Traoré: Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
As Burkina Faso's Traoré visited Russia and told RT that the army has gained control against militants, JNIM fighters reportedly briefly seized control of several security posts, killed an unknown number of forces in a campaign aimed at intensifying territorial reach to undermine the military gov't.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Press in Senegal as Jeune Afrique is accused of manipulating a Tumbuktu Institute report on Sahel's militant threat to the east, Gabon as Oligui ends Bongo's dynasty (while Togo's Gnassingbe extends 58 years of family rule), Mali after anti-junta demos, and Benin after its deadliest militant raid
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Mali's opposition parties plan to mobilise against a cabinet resolution to dissolve political parties and elevate Gen Goïta - in power since 2020 - to president for a five-year renewable term. I analyse risks for political stability, decision-making, regional alignments www.bbc.com/swahili/bbc_...
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Dira Ya Dunia - Dira Ya Dunia - Swahili - BBC News Swahili
Kipindi cha habari, makala na mahojiano cha kila siku kuanzia saa kumi na mbili unusu jioni Afrika Mashariki
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Mali looking to dissolve political parties, ban elections calls and keep Gen Goïta for 5 more years; Niger petrol stations under surveillance as militants threaten Niamey and Russia to mediate the Algeria-AES spat; and Chad finalises a peace deal with the Miski self-defence group to access minerals.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Benin's deadliest militant attack underscores the growing instability in the Sahel, confirms JNIM's intent to exert influence in the north and puts pressure on the gov't to be forthcoming and transparent about the insurgency. Some thoughts on @afpfr.bsky.social www.barrons.com/news/benin-t...
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Benin Tensions With Burkina, Niger Open Door For Jihadists
Diplomatic tensions between Benin and its junta-led Sahel neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso have led to a security vacuum which jihadists are exploiting with ever-deadlier attacks, analysts told AFP.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Burkina Faso claims Côte d'Ivoire is behind the latest attempt to remove Traoré from power. Spoke to BBC Swahili about strained relations between the two countries and Traoré's popularity cast against military setbacks and a fragile political environment: www.bbc.com/swahili/bbc_...
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Amka Na BBC - Amka Na BBC - Swahili - BBC News Swahili
Kipindi cha habari, mahojiano na makala kila siku saa kumi na mbili na saa moja asubuhi Afrika Mashariki
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
This would be the deadliest attack on Benin where JNIM says it plans to increase influence and presence. In Jan, it claimed to have killed more than 30 soldiers in Point Triple that borders Burkina Faso and Niger whose mistrust in Benin has limited joint counterinsurgency cooperation.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The press in Gabon as Oligui moves from junta head to president, Mali where nationwide anti-Algeria demos morph into calls for Goïta to remain in power for 5 more years, while Russia "chooses silence" on the drone incident, and Burkina Faso on geopolitics at the Anatalya forum.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema wins 90% of votes in Gabon's presidential election, according to provisional results from the interior ministry, a decisive victory that (symbolically) ends the Bongo family reign and military rule.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
For the first time in over five decades, the name "Bongo" will not be on the ballot in Gabon where elections to end military rule will be taking place on Saturday. Some thoughts from me on why Oligui is projected to have a decisive victory: www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/ga...
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Gabon election: What’s at stake in first presidential poll since 2023 coup?
Saturday's election is expected to take place 'calmly and peacefully' after a relatively calm transition from the downfall of the Bongo family, in rule for over 50 years, says analyst Beverly Ochieng ...
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Foreign ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States have been in Russia, which intends to remain a strategic partner in the coalition's quest for recognition and sovereignty. Niger's FM spoke to RT on this and the push to eventually stop using the CFA franc francais.rt.com/magazines/la...
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Multiparty democracy has been dismantled in Niger where military ruler Tchiani was sworn in as president for five years. Spoke to BBC about the dissolution of political parties and how ECOWAS is recalibrating irelations with the Sahel where military rule is entrenched mastodon.social/@beverly_och...
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Attached: 1 video Multiparty democracy has been dismantled in Niger where the military ruler Abdourahmane Tchiani was sworn in as president for five years. I spoke to @BBCNews@flipboard.com about the...
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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
We had @beverlyochieng.bsky.social in the bunker to discuss stalking Wagner across Africa. youtu.be/ieHAMkEHiBk
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Stalking Wagner in Africa: With Beverly Ochieng
YouTube video by In the Bunker with Darth Putin KGB
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Angola wants to withdraw as mediator between DR Congo and Rwanda and parallel peace, diplomatic and military initiatives unravel under M23's advance. I spoke to Firstpost about the fragility of M23's announced withdrawal and regional tensions as many parties are involved. youtu.be/XWCTD6Y85DE?...
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DR Congo: Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Announce Withdrawal From Walikale | Firstpost Africa | N18G
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
For the first time since 2022, the leaders and Rwanda and DR Congo held face-to-face talks, mediated by the latest actor: Qatar. I spoke to Bloomberg TV about battlegroubd gains by M23 rebels and how each side is leveraging mineral concessions for political control www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
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Ochieng: M23 Rebels Will Continue Advancing in Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured yet another strategic town in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, even as the leaders of the two countries called for a ceasefire in the confli...
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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Even if you're not someone who consumes podcasts via YouTube, you might be interested to hear AND see the full length version of our fascinating chat with @beverlyochieng.bsky.social about Russian meddling in Africa: youtu.be/lW1nApsUStw?...
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Beverly Ochieng: What is Russia up to in Africa?
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Niger withdraws from La Francophonie as it continues to reject any institutional form of what it perceives to be France's political, linguistic, military and economic influence.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Prominent TVs off air as Senegal seeks compliance, Burkina Faso's PM highlights military progress amid alleged human rights abuses by soldiers and VDPs in Solenzo and the latest attacks in the north, while Benin-Niger tensions continue to hamper crude oil exports and joint counterterror operations.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Such a delight being on @europeanspod.bsky.social talking about (my ongoing obsession with) Russian paramilitaries whose presence in the Sahel, Central African Republic and (allegedly) Equatorial Guinea is likely to return to the spotlight as Ukraine and Russia try to strike a fragile peace deal.
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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨 This week we speak to @beverlyochieng.bsky.social, a self-described Wagner Group stalker, about what Russia is playing at in Africa. We're also talking about a Eurovision controversy, and why none of the world's tech giants come from Europe. www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...
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Putin's African antics, the death of Skype, and a Eurovision c-bomb — The Europeans
Thousands of kilometres from the devastating war it's been waging in Ukraine, Russia has involved itself in a swathe of other conflicts that attract much less attention: in Africa. Why? This week we s...
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria are persisting in overtures to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to reconsider their stance on ECOWAS. How is the Alliance of Sahel States challenging legacy institutions? @cnzuki.bsky.social and I discuss on @csis.org Africa's Afropolitan pod www.csis.org/podcasts/afr...
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The new Alliance of Sahel States and the future of Africa’s legacy institutions | The Afropolitan | CSIS Podcasts
Three West African countries - Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso - have finalized their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Another thing they have in common? All three count...
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Kenya - now at the helm of the East African Community - has sought to increase its influence in the bloc through economic initiatives. For @csis.org Africa, I co-wrote a paper looking at how DR Congo's security crisis in the east has challenged and shaped these efforts.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Mali's authorities project that they will raise $1.2bn by March from settling disputes with mining companies triggered by changes to the sector's regulations. They are also increasing taxes in the telecom sector to meet revenue demands. Brief comments from me in @economist.com econ.st/4hNxCgp
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How to make cash in Africa’s coup belt
Mining multinationals are learning to do business with juntas
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Sheriff Bojang Jr. @sheriffb.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
www.theafricareport.com/377030/kenya...
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Kenya: What next for Raila after failed bid for AUC chairperson? - The Africa Report.com
Kenya’s veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga is expected to return to national politics with various options to consider ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
DR Congo's army and gov't have been further weakened as M23 rebels backed by Rwanda seized Bukavu. For @firstpost.bsky.social I highlight the regional fallout as the war in the east draws in neighbouring countries, the subregion amid inaction by the international community youtu.be/i_1MoMXnEZk?...
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DR Congo: M23 Rebels Tighten Grip over South Kivu’s Bukavu, Promise Peace | Firstpost Africa | N18G
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Beverly Ochieng @beverlyochieng.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery #bloomscrolling (Also what we left to begin blooming in Kenya because we are still rooted to home)
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