Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith should both fly high against the Cardinals. Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2023
Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: Flex (RB/WR/TE) There are lots of critical decisions to be made in Round 2 of the fantasy playoffs. Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2023
Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings: Flex (RB/WR/TE) Rams rookie Puka Nacua has struggled of late, and Sunday’s matchup with the Browns will be tough. Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2023
Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: Flex (RB/WR/TE) Expect a bounce-back week from Texans receiver Nico Collins. Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2023
ICC releases Central Africa militia leader after dropping charges The International Criminal Court (ICC) has withdrawn charges against Maxime Mokom, a former militia leader from the Central African Republic (CAR) as there were no prospects of conviction, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2023
Wagner, conflict and poverty drive Central African Republic death rate above crisis levels: but where’s the aid? The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita in 2022 was estimated at US$491 per year. The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023
Wagner Group: what Yevgeny Prigozhin's death means for stability in Africa The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin after his private jet crashed on August 23 has raised questions about the Wagner Group’s future. Many in the west suspect Kremlin involvement in his death and are asking what will become of the mercenary group without its charismatic leader. The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023
Charismatic leader is gone but Wagner will survive in Africa, analysts say Prigozhin’s death will slow the Wagner machine in Africa but its value to military regimes will continue to be prized. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2023
ICC prosecutors seek war crimes trial for former CAR militia leader War crimes prosecutors are looking to convince judges at the International Criminal Court to put Maxime Mokom, a former Central African Republic militia commander, on trial for organising revenge attacks against Muslim civilians. Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2023
Prosecutors seek war crimes trial at ICC for CAR militia leader Maxime Mokom is accused of organising revenge attacks against Muslims as a militia leader in Central African Republic. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023
Nigeria says 'all options are on the table' to resolve crisis in Niger Nigeria slaps fresh sanctions on the military junta in Niger as it says 'all options are on the table' to restore President Bazoum to power, nearly two weeks after the coup d'etat. Also in this edition: Despite an opposition boycott, voters in CAR overwhemlingly endorse a new constitution, paving the… France 24 · Aug 8, 2023
CAR approves constitutional changes allowing president to seek third term Voters in the Central African Republic overwhelmingly approved a draft constitution paving the way for President Faustin Archange Touadera to seek a third term as president. However NGOs and civil society groups accuse the government of circumventing democracy. Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2023
Low turnout as CAR votes on third term for President Touadera Low turnout has been reported as the Central African Republic voted in a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term. Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2023
CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run again for the presidency. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2023 CAR unhappy as UN decides to only partially lift arms embargo The United Nations Security Council has relaxed the arms embargo on the Central African Republic, allowing weapons to flow to government forces. But authorities in Bangui have said that the ban should be lifted completely.
Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023 UK sanctions Wagner-linked officials in Mali, Sudan and CAR The individuals now face asset freezes and travel bans in UK for alleged human rights abuses in three African states.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023 ‘It is like a virus that spreads’: business as usual for Wagner group’s extensive Africa network Despite Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion against the Kremlin, his military contracts are proving too profitable to lose
Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2023 After mutiny, clouds hover over Wagner’s operations in Africa Wagner’s mutiny in Russia has been eyed with interest and concern in Africa as questions mount over its operations.
Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2023 Future of Wagner contracts up to African states: Russia’s Lavrov Saturday’s attempted mutiny has led to speculation about the status of Wagner operatives in CAR and elsewhere in Africa.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023 Wagner mercenaries will not be withdrawn from Africa, says Russia Sergei Lavrov moves to reassure sub-Saharan allies after recent armed mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin
Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023 What does fighting in Darfur mean for Sudan’s western frontier? The power vacuum in western Darfur state risks drawing in fighters and weapons from Libya, CAR and Chad, analysts say.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023 Full 7-round Bears 2023 mock draft: Post-Senior Bowl edition Following the Senior Bowl, here's our latest Bears 7-round mock draft, where Chicago trades back and lands a playmaker and more picks.
Financial Times · Feb 7, 2023 Russia in Africa: how Moscow bought a new sphere of influence on the cheap Focusing on a strip of countries from Mali to Sudan, it is challenging the west and opening what some call a ‘second front’
Radio France Internationale · Feb 4, 2023 Russian Wagner group battles French 'zombies' in Africa propaganda campaign Video cartoons circulating on social media have shed light on a Russian propaganda campaign aimed at sapping France's influence among its African allies, analysts say.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023 Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich country