We are very grateful to Harjit Sajjan for his service, and collaboration, as Minister of International Development. We wish him all the best and know he will continue to be an international development champion! Development Canada #CanPoli

"We remain hopeful, like many other stakeholders, that the government will soon release its long-awaited Africa strategy," Mafoya Dossoumon, director of communications

I am looking forward to next week’s very timely AFRICA STUDY GROUP (ASG)/NPSIA at Carleton University roundtable on #Niger🇳🇪 and governance & stabilization in the #Sahel with Seidik Abba of CIRES, Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba of IAS Carleton U & Bruno Charbonneau of CMR Saint-Jean - RMC Saint-Jean.

The #Africa Study Group and NPSIA at Carleton University present a round-table on governance and stabilization in the Sahel: Niger. Register now and join our esteemed panelists to discuss the security crisis in the #Sahel, taking into account the #Niger coup. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… CIC Ottawa

Thanks to AFRICA STUDY GROUP (ASG) & NPSIA at Carleton University for inviting me to join Bruno Charbonneau of CMR Saint-Jean - RMC Saint-Jean, Seidik Abba of CIRES & Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba of IAS Carleton U in a panel discussion today on the #Niger🇳🇪coup and its impact on security & governance challenges in the #Sahel & #Africa.

For any Canadians interested in Russia's military activities in Africa, this discussion tomorrow in Ottawa (and online) may be of interest. More details here: africastudygroup.ca/en/the-africa-…

The narrative around Africa must change to highlight opportunities for Canada. "As Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystems mature, its countries and companies will be looking for suitable partners...," writes Kyle Hiebert and Tapfuma Musewe. Details: cigionline.org/articles/engag…

The clock is ticking on the ICC handing down indictments for the RSF's genocidal acts in Darfur.

Join us on Tuesday, November 14 for an Africa Study Group & Institute for African Studies webinar. Towards COP28 UAE : What are the progress & global prospects on climate change for African governments & other key stakeholders? Free registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us on April 17 (4-5pm ET) for a conversation with renowned journalist Seidik Abba. The discussion with @LouiseOuimet (former Canadian ambassador to Mali & Burkina Faso) will delve into Niger's contemporary political history. Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… CIC Ottawa

Seidik Abba, chercheur et président du Centre international d’études et de réflexions sur le Sahel analyse la présence des Etats-Unis au Niger et la crise récente entre les deux pays. Une crise mesurée : pour lui, les militaires nigériens ne veulent pas humilier les Etats-Unis"

Reminder - April 24 webinar: The future of peacekeeping missions in Africa. Join the Africa Study Group on Wednesday to discuss the challenges and prospects of new geopolitical dynamic in/on Africa and peacekeeping missions. Register Now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

BRAVO, BRAVO AND BRAVO AGAIN TO THE CANADIAN WOMEN'S SOCCER NATIONAL TEAM. WHAT AN EXCELLENT TEAM VICTORY TODAY AGAINST COLOMBIA AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS. CHAMPIONS ARE CHAMPIONS👏👏👏

Opinion: There is no formal framework through which the diaspora can shape Canada-Africa relations, making it challenging to influence policy. By Mafoya Dossoumon #cdnpoli buff.ly/47mcfOP (subs)

Canada can spur momentum in Africa with a cohesive strategy and key alliances "Canada’s African diaspora population of 1.3 million people is growing and gaining more political clout, economic significance, and cultural relevance." hilltimes.com/story/2024/12/… via @thehilltimes

Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à notre conversation du 21 février avec Seidik Abba | L'impact des questions de terrorisme sur le développement, en particulier sur les investissements miniers dans la région du #Sahel et du lac #Tchad | INSCRIPTION: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#Africa Study Group is pleased to invite you to our February 21 conversation with Seidik Abba | The impact of terrorism issues on development, particularly on mining investments in the #Sahel and Lake #Chad region | Time: 1 – 2 pm (ET) | REGISTRATION: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…