Matthew Gianitsos

Africa File, May 2, 2024: Iran Pursues Economic and Military Influence; Burkinabe Abuses; Mali Kills Wanted IS Commander; Insurgents Strengthen in East Africa

Kitaneh Fitzpatrick Josie Von Fischer Matthew Gianitsos Liam Karr May 02, 2024 ANALYSIS

Iran in Africa. Iran is using military exports as a vehicle to pursue objectives in Africa such as acquiring uranium in Niger and a perma...

Africa File, April 25, 2024: IS Somalia Expansion Benefits IS Global Network; Togo Constitutional Changes

Matthew Gianitsos Liam Karr April 25, 2024 ANALYSIS

The Islamic State claimed that its Somali affiliate has expanded control over mountainous areas of northern Somalia at the expense of al ...

Africa File, April 18, 2024: Chad Is the Kremlin’s Next Target in the Sahel; al Qaeda’s Sahelian Affiliate Weaponizes Drones

Matthew Gianitsos Liam Karr April 18, 2024 ANALYSIS

The Chadian junta may begin aligning with the Russian-backed Sahelian juntas and Russia itself, which would boost Russia’s long-standing ...

Africa File, April 11, 2024: Kremlin’s Africa Corps Nears Niger; Ethiopia-Somalia Rift Widens; al Qaeda Affiliates Strengthen in the Sahel and Horn

Josie Von Fischer Matthew Gianitsos Liam Karr April 11, 2024 ANALYSIS

Africa File, April 4, 2024: Mali and Russia Explore Mali’s Mineral Wealth; Niger Plays the Field; the Kremlin’s Red Sea Ambitions in Eritrea

Matthew Gianitsos Liam Karr April 04, 2024 ANALYSIS

Mali. The Malian junta is increasing cooperation with Russia to boost its gold, oil, gas, lithium, and uranium production to bolster its ...

Africa File, March 22, 2024: Niger Cuts the US; JNIM Encroaches on Guinea; al Shabaab Hotel Attack

Josie Von Fischer Matthew Gianitsos Liam Karr March 22, 2024 ANALYSIS

Niger’s junta annulled defense cooperation agreements with the United States, underscoring its prioritization of growing partnerships wit...