Africa

Africa is a central arena of contemporary geopolitical competition, shaped by overlapping security crises, expanding external influence, and growing importance in critical mineral supply chains. The Sahel's instability, maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea and Red Sea, and shifting military partnerships illustrate how local conflicts intersect with global strategic interests. External actors including Western states, Russia, China, Gulf countries, and emerging middle powers, are competing through security cooperation, infrastructure financing, and resource access. At the same time, African agency, regional organisations, and domestic political dynamics remain key drivers of outcomes. This section tracks military deployments, economic corridors, and influence networks alongside the geopolitics of resources. By integrating geospatial mapping with policy analysis, it highlights how security, governance, and resource competition interact to shape the continent's strategic trajectory.