Shadow in the Sahel: Russia's Rising Influence in Africa
A looming shadow is falling over Africa. With the world's attention focused on conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, Russia is quietly intensifying its race for resources and power. Recent coups across the Sahel have shifted the region's power dynamics, with military governments distancing themselves from long-standing relationships with the West and strengthening ties with Russia.
Join the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire and Rain for the Sahel and Sahara to delve into what this means for security, human rights, and the global balance of power. This virtual conversation will feature Karen Hanrahan, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and global human rights advocate, and Kamissa Camara, Senior Advisor for Africa at the U.S. Institute of Peace and expert on African governance and security.
Don't miss this critical conversation on foreign influence in Africa and the political, security, economic, and human rights challenges it presents. Explore why the Sahel remains important to the U.S. and how these shifting dynamics alter the broader geopolitical picture.