On the pod this week: the advance of Normal Haftar’s forces on the Libyan capital Tripoli.
With Russia backing Haftar, and with 80% of arms bought by Russia in Africa going to Algeria, Moscow is turning into a strategic participant within the area.
We additionally discuss in regards to the fracturing safety scenario in Nigeria, the stepping down of the supreme courtroom choose, and the age of austerity hitting Nigeria’s diplomatic representations.
With our West Africa editor Eromo Egbejule, Editor-in-chief Patrick Smith, and Managing Editor Nicholas Norbrook