The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has dealt a significant blow to Russia’s ambitions in the Middle East. One way to ...

With its focus on war with its neighbor, Russia has taken its eyes off the ball elsewhere. As a result, its position is much ...

Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW explains how the ...

Russian influence campaigns are quick to exploit dissatisfaction with the West. For instance, when French President Emmanuel Macron said on January 6 that Africa's Sahel states had forgotten to ...

China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

The Ukrainian president has drawn closer to a number of African heads of state. He has also put together a team of advisers ...

The Trump administration’s decision to dismantle USAID has sparked concerns over America’s global influence, opening doors ...

The challenge isn’t just defending Africa’s interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is ...

Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW untangles how their ...

amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent. As Russia’s foothold in Africa expands – notably in the mineral-rich Sahel region that is beset by recurring ...