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Facing a sustained threat to national security, the government of Mali has reportedly contracted the services of the Russian private security firm, Wagner, instead of extending its almost decade-long reliance on French troops, causing ripples in the international diplomatic sphere.

Italian far-right leader, Giorgia Meloni, on Saturday, 29 January, convened an Africa Summit in Rome, a move that many are interpreting as setting a new tone in Italy’s relations with the African continent. Meloni, the head of the Fratelli d’Italia party, has recently gained traction in opinion polls against the current Prime Minister, Mario Draghi.

Israel and Sudan have agreed to restore bilateral diplomatic relations in an unprecedented US-brokered deal. This crucial policy shift for Sudan arrives on the heels of its removal from the United States list of state sponsors of terrorism.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2024 witnessed critical discussions on Africa’s rising debt, the digital skills gap, climate change technology, healthcare accessibility, and the need for an inclusive economy in Africa. The gathering of world leaders and policymakers brought forth several significant issues, with Africa’s burgeoning debt dominating the conversations.

A monumental shift appears on the horizon in the global diplomatic landscape as two renowned powers take significant steps toward establishing diplomatic ties following months of negotiations.