security threats in Niger and constitutional reforms in the democratic republic of Congo
This week’s analysis covers two major developments: an attack on Niamey’s airport claimed by the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), following a similar Islamic State operation six months prior, and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Senate approval of a constitutional reform bill that could enable a third presidential term.
Recent weeks have seen escalating tensions in international diplomacy, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear program and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, discussions between Washington and Tehran to unlock frozen Iranian assets have taken center stage.
In Europe, migration policies are tightening. Sweden’s Parliament has adopted two new laws facilitating the deportation of undocumented migrants—a trend mirrored at the European Union level, where plans are underway to establish processing centers outside EU borders for irregular migrants.
Each week, African journalists and commentators dissect the continent’s most pressing issues alongside global affairs.
Key contributors:
- Hannane Ferdjani, journalist and founder of Beyond the Noise Africa
- Lanciné Bakayoko, journalist at RTI
- Wuldath Mama, Beninese international affairs specialist
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