Continental Chessboard: The New Order in African Geopolitics
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. As of 2025, African geopolitics is shaped by a mix of internal dynamics , regional alliances , military coups , and the strategic interests of global powers like China, the US, Russia, and the EU. Below is a broad overview of the major alliances and rivalries currently influencing the continent: General Political Trends Rise of Military Governments : Since 2020, several countries have experienced military coups: Mali , Burkina Faso , Guinea , Niger , and Gabon . These juntas often claim to fight corruption, terrorism, or neo-colonial influence, especially French. Democracy vs Authoritarianism : Some states remain democracies (e.g., Kenya , Ghana , Senegal ), while others have drifted toward authoritarian rule ( Rwanda , Uganda , Egypt , Eritrea ). Electoral processes are often disputed, especially in fragil...