Post by Kari Odermann (@Dr_K)
Hello Lekeelekee world ❤️- I took a break from posting about global politics because I was watching it live from the Munich Security Conference. Lots of western coverage, and "African issues" were present but, like in the past, they stayed relatively marginal at the 2026 Munich Security Conference. Most topics linked to Africa were mostly in side-events, regional break‑out discussions, and bilateral meetings not on the main stage.
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Kari Odermann: Armed conflicts and instability: Sudan, the Sahel, eastern DRC and broader conflict trends in Africa were raised mainly in expert and think‑tank formats, with several participants stressing that over 50 armed conflicts on the continent receive far less political attention than Ukraine or the Middle...
West Midland Abbey: Hello to you! We hope you are fully back and ready to share new insights from your break. You are right about Africa; its issues often remain on the sidelines. We look forward to hearing your expanded thoughts and reflections on what you learned and observed during the sessions and discussions.