Summary: Niger experiences a shift from pro-democracy to pro-junta demonstrations after the coup. International condemnation and sanctions follow the coup, urging a return to constitutional governance. Regional organization Iqawas, led by President Bola Tanubu, seeks a collective response against the junta. Counter-terrorism concerns arise due to the presence of Islamist groups linked to ISIS and Al Qaeda in Niger. Mixed signals from Russia highlight divisions in response to the coup, with Wagner's role in the region questioned. ...

Summary: European nations have started evacuating citizens from Niger, with France and Italy conducting evacuations. West Africa's regional bloc, Echoas, is convening to address the military coup in Niger. Analysts doubt the likelihood of Echoas resorting to military action against the coup leaders. The situation in Niger raises concerns about potential involvement of foreign actors and the threat from jihadist groups. European nations have begun evacuating hundreds of cit...

Russia Continues Fourth Day of Attacks on Ukrainian Food Export Facilities amid Escalating Tensions Summary: Russia launches consecutive attacks on Ukrainian food export facilities for four days. Tensions escalate with Ukraine's defiance of Russia's naval blockade on grain export ports. Western leaders view the attacks as an attempt by Russia to evade sanctions and cause a global food crisis. Russia claims the attacks are in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian-built bridge to Crimea. Concerns rise over the safety of civilian shipping in the Black Sea region. Escalations continue as Poland reinforces its border amid Russia...

Summary: Russia accuses Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow, hitting non-residential buildings and an ammunition depot in Crimea. No casualties reported in both incidents. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated after several airstrikes on Odessa and the end of a grain shipment agreement. The situation in Odessa remains challenging as Russia continues to target port infrastructure. Unverified claims and footage raise questions about the true nature of the drone attack on Moscow. ...

Summary: The Killers faced criticism for inviting a Russian fan on stage during their concert in Georgia, given the historical tensions between the two countries. Georgia has a history of anti-Russian sentiment due to past conflicts and the ongoing occupation of its territory by Russian military forces. The influx of Russian refugees into Georgia has both economic benefits and social resentments, as many are avoiding conscription rather than protesting against Russian actions. Georgia's government is accused of moving closer to Moscow despite claims of a Western orientation, raising concerns about its alignment with Russia and ...