The African Development Bank, the largest multilateral development institution in Africa just elected a new President, Dr Sidi Ould Tah from Mauritania. From Washington, much of the commentary focuses on the cut in US funding. Is it really such a bad thing? #AfricasTimeHasCome

Lettres d'Amérique - Sécurité contre minerais : les dessous de l’accord entre les Etats-Unis et la Rdc (par Rama YADE) #ChroniquesQuotidien cc Rama Yade lequotidien.sn/securite-contr…

L’ex ministre des sports que je suis ne pouvait rester insensible à la victoire du PSG. Et aussi, comment ignorer le monstrueux vivier africain qui l’a fait gagner ? Analyse depuis les USA de Trump qui se préparent à organiser la Coupe du Monde 2026 #mandela #AfricasTimeHasCome

📢 In partnership w/ Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, we are launching our first policy brief on the strategic and economic opportunities of the Atlantic Basin. 🌊 This brief highlights the energy & mineral potential of the Atlantic Ocean, emphasizing equitable and sustainable

Starting now- as Nice welcomes #UNOC3, join our webinar launching the inaugural report of our Atlantic project in partnership with Policy Center for the New South and featuring Embassy of France in the U.S., Sabrine Emre and William Yancey Brown #AfricasTimeHasCome

For this unique book launch, Troy Fitrell, Senior official Bureau of African Affairs, will deliver opening remarks along with some of the authors The House of Kongo, former NEDemocracy Dave Peterson, Nicole Namwezi Batumike of @panziUSA, Calixte Ahokpossi of IMF #AfricasTimeHasCome #DRCongo

Now - Atlantic Council discussion on the occasion of Africa Center publication on the DRC

"I think one of the key factors we need to have is a full understanding of what it means to engage with the DRC, what it means to engage with Africa and how it's not done out of well-meaning altruism, but actually because it's solidly important." -Troy Fitrell Senior Bureau

India offers an interesting economic model for African countries to consider. This geopolitical shift  based on a old brotherhood and driven by a dynamic Indian diaspora may seem subtle, but it is already having a profound impact on the international order #AfricasTimeHasCome

Iran's drone diplomacy in Africa could not survive to US bombings. In the name of anti-imperialist resistance to the West, Iran has invested heavily in Africa, particularly in the military sector. For Tehran, the highest cost of this war could be in Africa #AfricasTimeHasCome

What exactly is the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, which was signed at the White House last Friday? What lessons can be learned from it? #DRCsTimeHasCome

How the war with Israel could affect the rising Iran-Africa cooperation: My latest piece for Atlantic Council #AfricasTimeHasCome atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/africaso…

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“For Iran, losing Africa would have substantial economic consequences. Iran’s push into Africa is taking place amid growing investments from Gulf states in Africa and rising competition between the Gulf states and Iran on African soil.” atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/africaso…

Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Liberia and Mauritania: 5 presidents are announced in Washington on Wed. The discussion with Donald Trump could be the fight against jihadists. This is more than necessary. What is the state of forces in the region? #AfricasTimesHasCome

Event - Tomorrow 9am ET- I will interview President Umaro Sissoco Embaló at Atlantic Council. I will ask him about this African summit hosted by Donald J. Trump at the The White House and featuring 5 African Presidents. Please register to attend : atlanticcouncil.org/event/presiden… #AfricasTimeHasCome

In 1 hour - LIVE- • 9:30 am ET : I am glad to moderate Atlantic Council Policy Center for the New South webinar, «Atlantic piracy, current threats, and maritime governance in the Gulf of Guinea» featuring our new report by Maisie Pingeon with Minister Sidi Tiémoko TOURE and Dr. Ife Sinachi - Azuanuka!

Maisie Pingeon’s report is live now: atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-resea…