Denis Tull
@denistull.bsky.social
Researcher I Conflict I Intervention I Politics I Sahel
@swp-mea.bsky.social I @megatrends-afrika.de
https://www.swp-berlin.org/en/researcher/denis-m-tull
Views strictly my own
@swp-mea.bsky.social I @megatrends-afrika.de
https://www.swp-berlin.org/en/researcher/denis-m-tull
Views strictly my own
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Military coups in Mali & Niger have dismantled a decade of European engagement. In a new podcast episode, @denistull.bsky.social and @ltschoerner.bsky.social @megatrends-afrika.de explain why and how the EU should re-engage with the region 🎙️🎧 www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Military coups in Mali & Niger have dismantled a decade of European engagement. In a new podcast episode, @denistull.bsky.social and @ltschoerner.bsky.social @megatrends-afrika.de explain why and how the EU should re-engage with the region 🎙️🎧 www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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Africa’s #conflicts reflect a new era of #multipolarity:
UN peacekeeping, Western-led counterterrorism and EU training decline since the mid-2000s, while Russia, Turkey and the UAE increasingly engage through mercenaries, drones and military aid.
Read more in our spotlight 📃 t1p.de/83zfu
UN peacekeeping, Western-led counterterrorism and EU training decline since the mid-2000s, while Russia, Turkey and the UAE increasingly engage through mercenaries, drones and military aid.
Read more in our spotlight 📃 t1p.de/83zfu
The Changing Face of Foreign Intervention in African Conflicts
This spotlight examines how security partnerships have evolved amid a new multipolarity, illustrating shifts in external intervention in...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Africa’s #conflicts reflect a new era of #multipolarity:
UN peacekeeping, Western-led counterterrorism and EU training decline since the mid-2000s, while Russia, Turkey and the UAE increasingly engage through mercenaries, drones and military aid.
Read more in our spotlight 📃 t1p.de/83zfu
UN peacekeeping, Western-led counterterrorism and EU training decline since the mid-2000s, while Russia, Turkey and the UAE increasingly engage through mercenaries, drones and military aid.
Read more in our spotlight 📃 t1p.de/83zfu
I have TONS of questions....not the least important is, what did the Malian government get to facilitate that its main opponent gets $50 Mio for its war chest and tons of arms??!! This sounds very much like #suicide
Les trois otages émiratis et iranien enlevés au #Mali le 23 septembre par le #JNIM ont été libérés aujourd'hui contre 50 millions d'euros et une livraison d'armes. Un jet privé attend en ce moment sur le tarmac de #Bamako pour les ramener à Dubaï. www.jeuneafrique.com/1736091/poli...
Au Mali, trois otages du Jnim libérés en échange d’une rançon et d’armes
Kidnappés fin septembre à Bamako, les trois otages ont été libérés par leurs ravisseurs à Gao, dans le nord du pays, en échange du versement d’une rançon de plusieurs dizaines de millions d’euros et d...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I have TONS of questions....not the least important is, what did the Malian government get to facilitate that its main opponent gets $50 Mio for its war chest and tons of arms??!! This sounds very much like #suicide
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Part of the background to the fall of El Fasher and RSF atrocities there is the sustained airlift from the UAE to the RSF via Libya - sixty Il-76 flights during October alone.
For the past six months, Haftar-controlled eastern Libya has supplanted Chad as the RSF's most important supply route.
For the past six months, Haftar-controlled eastern Libya has supplanted Chad as the RSF's most important supply route.
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Part of the background to the fall of El Fasher and RSF atrocities there is the sustained airlift from the UAE to the RSF via Libya - sixty Il-76 flights during October alone.
For the past six months, Haftar-controlled eastern Libya has supplanted Chad as the RSF's most important supply route.
For the past six months, Haftar-controlled eastern Libya has supplanted Chad as the RSF's most important supply route.
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🚨 Huge news from The Hague: The #ICJ declared #climate #justice a legal duty.
This means states that fail to cut emissions may face legal consequences. @phemelo-tamasiga.bsky.social and Helen Onyeaka show how this empowers Africa to demand action and accountability.
👉 t1p.de/pv9ty
This means states that fail to cut emissions may face legal consequences. @phemelo-tamasiga.bsky.social and Helen Onyeaka show how this empowers Africa to demand action and accountability.
👉 t1p.de/pv9ty
From Principle to Obligation: ICJ’s Opinion on Climate Change and Implications for African Countries
The recent advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice makes climate justice a legal duty, empowering African countries to demand...
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October 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🚨 Huge news from The Hague: The #ICJ declared #climate #justice a legal duty.
This means states that fail to cut emissions may face legal consequences. @phemelo-tamasiga.bsky.social and Helen Onyeaka show how this empowers Africa to demand action and accountability.
👉 t1p.de/pv9ty
This means states that fail to cut emissions may face legal consequences. @phemelo-tamasiga.bsky.social and Helen Onyeaka show how this empowers Africa to demand action and accountability.
👉 t1p.de/pv9ty
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In just three weeks, #Madagascar’s #GenZ protesters ousted former president #Rajoelina.⚡
In this Spotlight, @indianoceanist.bsky.social explores the drivers and digital strategies behind this leaderless movement and what it implies for the future of democracy in Africa.
👀 t1p.de/fnhfp
In this Spotlight, @indianoceanist.bsky.social explores the drivers and digital strategies behind this leaderless movement and what it implies for the future of democracy in Africa.
👀 t1p.de/fnhfp
Gen Z, Digital Activism, and Regime Change in Madagascar
In this Spotlight Xuefei Shi describes how digital strategies and online coordination enabled young activists in Madagascar to topple a regime...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In just three weeks, #Madagascar’s #GenZ protesters ousted former president #Rajoelina.⚡
In this Spotlight, @indianoceanist.bsky.social explores the drivers and digital strategies behind this leaderless movement and what it implies for the future of democracy in Africa.
👀 t1p.de/fnhfp
In this Spotlight, @indianoceanist.bsky.social explores the drivers and digital strategies behind this leaderless movement and what it implies for the future of democracy in Africa.
👀 t1p.de/fnhfp
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➡️Want to read my book "Securitizing the #Sahel"?
@oupacademic.bsky.social has made the introductory chapter available here until 10 November!
It outlines the main argument & structure of the book!
#Niger #Burkina #Mali #military #security #Barkhane #EUCAP #EUTM
academic.oup.com/book/61385/c...
@oupacademic.bsky.social has made the introductory chapter available here until 10 November!
It outlines the main argument & structure of the book!
#Niger #Burkina #Mali #military #security #Barkhane #EUCAP #EUTM
academic.oup.com/book/61385/c...
Introduction: Security Force Assistance in the Sahel
Abstract. The introductory chapter situates security force assistance (SFA) in the Sahel within broader debates on military interventions, external securit
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October 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Excellent reporting here on the situation in northern Côte d'Ivoire, a precarious sitation, but no major jihadist attack has been registered since 2021
information.tv5monde.com/afrique/dans...
information.tv5monde.com/afrique/dans...
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Excellent reporting here on the situation in northern Côte d'Ivoire, a precarious sitation, but no major jihadist attack has been registered since 2021
information.tv5monde.com/afrique/dans...
information.tv5monde.com/afrique/dans...
So Germay's Development Cooperation now co-finances NGO reports investigating #Wagner in #Mali. It is probably a good report, but I am just not so sure how appropriate or smart this is.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Mali: une étude pointe le «détournement» d’armes des forces maliennes par Wagner
Le groupe Wagner a utilisé les armes des forces maliennes pour commettre des crimes de guerre, selon un rapport de l'Initiative mondiale contre la criminalité transnationale organisée (Gitoc) paru jeu...
www.rfi.fr
October 17, 2025 at 7:26 AM
So Germay's Development Cooperation now co-finances NGO reports investigating #Wagner in #Mali. It is probably a good report, but I am just not so sure how appropriate or smart this is.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Question to journalists: why is it impossible to write an article about politics in #Madgascar, without mentioning that Rajoelina was "a former DJ" ?
www.ft.com/content/dced...
www.ft.com/content/dced...
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Question to journalists: why is it impossible to write an article about politics in #Madgascar, without mentioning that Rajoelina was "a former DJ" ?
www.ft.com/content/dced...
www.ft.com/content/dced...
Présidentielle en Côte d’Ivoire : une campagne de désinformation sahélienne pour troubler le scrutin
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
Présidentielle en Côte d’Ivoire : une campagne de désinformation sahélienne pour troubler le scrutin
« Situation insurrectionnelle » à Abidjan, doute sur la santé du président Ouattara… Des comptes soutenant les juntes du Burkina Faso, du Mali ou du Niger tentent de semer le trouble à l’approche du 2...
www.lemonde.fr
October 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Présidentielle en Côte d’Ivoire : une campagne de désinformation sahélienne pour troubler le scrutin
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
Why powering business is the real lightbulb moment for Africa.
The idea to bring electricity to 300mn Africans is laudable but the assumptions are flawed
www.ft.com/content/e23c...
The idea to bring electricity to 300mn Africans is laudable but the assumptions are flawed
www.ft.com/content/e23c...
October 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Why powering business is the real lightbulb moment for Africa.
The idea to bring electricity to 300mn Africans is laudable but the assumptions are flawed
www.ft.com/content/e23c...
The idea to bring electricity to 300mn Africans is laudable but the assumptions are flawed
www.ft.com/content/e23c...
For more than 20 years a minister under Biya, Issa Tshiroma reinvents himself as the candidate of change in #Cameroun.
Speaking of reinvention: don't read the wikipedia article about him, most likely probably written by his assistant.
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
Speaking of reinvention: don't read the wikipedia article about him, most likely probably written by his assistant.
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
Présidentielle au Cameroun : l’opposant Issa Tchiroma Bakary revendique une « victoire claire »
Alors que les résultats officiels sont toujours attendus, Issa Tchiroma Bakary promet de publier un rapport détaillé par région pour appuyer sa revendication de victoire.
www.lemonde.fr
October 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
For more than 20 years a minister under Biya, Issa Tshiroma reinvents himself as the candidate of change in #Cameroun.
Speaking of reinvention: don't read the wikipedia article about him, most likely probably written by his assistant.
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
Speaking of reinvention: don't read the wikipedia article about him, most likely probably written by his assistant.
www.lemonde.fr/afrique/arti...
If this is true, it will necessitate French gov communications to a hitherto unknown level to mitigate what is bound to be eerily commented upon by those who see the French hand behind everything that goes on in Francophone Africa.
Once more an enormous instance of self-inflicted damage.
Once more an enormous instance of self-inflicted damage.
Good old french tradition kept alive
October 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
If this is true, it will necessitate French gov communications to a hitherto unknown level to mitigate what is bound to be eerily commented upon by those who see the French hand behind everything that goes on in Francophone Africa.
Once more an enormous instance of self-inflicted damage.
Once more an enormous instance of self-inflicted damage.
Les élections présidentielles auront lieu dans six jours au #Cameroun. C'est quoi ce journalisme accompagnateur?
Et #RFI demande: Paul Biya fera-t-il une apparition publique dans un événement du parti avant le jour du scrutin?
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Et #RFI demande: Paul Biya fera-t-il une apparition publique dans un événement du parti avant le jour du scrutin?
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Présidentielle au Cameroun: coup d'envoi de la dernière ligne droite de campagne
Ouverture ce lundi de la deuxième et dernière semaine de campagne avant le scrutin présidentiel du 12 octobre au Cameroun. Paul Biya, 92 ans, brigue un huitième mandat consécutif après 43 ans au pouvo...
www.rfi.fr
October 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Les élections présidentielles auront lieu dans six jours au #Cameroun. C'est quoi ce journalisme accompagnateur?
Et #RFI demande: Paul Biya fera-t-il une apparition publique dans un événement du parti avant le jour du scrutin?
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Et #RFI demande: Paul Biya fera-t-il une apparition publique dans un événement du parti avant le jour du scrutin?
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
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That's the definition of fascism from Robert Paxton, one of the preeminent historians of the subject, from his book ANATOMY OF FASCISM which came out more than two decades ago.
October 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
That's the definition of fascism from Robert Paxton, one of the preeminent historians of the subject, from his book ANATOMY OF FASCISM which came out more than two decades ago.
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In #Nigeria 🇳🇬, efforts to #disarm, #rehabilitate and #reintegrate former Boko Haram members are meant to counter violent #extremism. Joshua Akintayo explains how agency rivalries over budgets and influence weaken efforts instead.
👉 Find his brief and policy recommendations, here: t1p.de/8fjmh
👉 Find his brief and policy recommendations, here: t1p.de/8fjmh
Fragmented Approaches, Missed Opportunities: Security Coordination Challenges in Nigeria’s DDRR Efforts
Disengagement, disassociation, reintegration, and reconciliation programmes are central to Nigeria’s counter-terrorism, but rivalries among...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In #Nigeria 🇳🇬, efforts to #disarm, #rehabilitate and #reintegrate former Boko Haram members are meant to counter violent #extremism. Joshua Akintayo explains how agency rivalries over budgets and influence weaken efforts instead.
👉 Find his brief and policy recommendations, here: t1p.de/8fjmh
👉 Find his brief and policy recommendations, here: t1p.de/8fjmh
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One of Belgium's top research institutes producing cutting edge and highly relevant critical knowledge. #saveIOB
The Flemish government’s unexpected decision not to renew IOB’s agreement puts €2.64M funding, 32 jobs, key programmes and global partnerships at risk. Support us! https://bit.ly/saveIOB
#saveIOB #developmentpolicy #developmentpolicy #iobcommunity
#saveIOB #developmentpolicy #developmentpolicy #iobcommunity
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
One of Belgium's top research institutes producing cutting edge and highly relevant critical knowledge. #saveIOB
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Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:
September 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:
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🌍 The #AU is calling for a new world #map that shows Africa’s real size 👉 #CorrectTheMap campaign.
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
Africa’s Place on the World Map
World maps are not neutral and marginalize Africa, says the “Correct the Map” campaign. The European side should therefore review its map...
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September 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🌍 The #AU is calling for a new world #map that shows Africa’s real size 👉 #CorrectTheMap campaign.
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
Ahead of the #EUAU summit, @karolineeickhoff.bsky.social explains how maps shape our view of the world and urges the European side to review its use of visualizations.
📃 t1p.de/6wka6
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Education is the enemy of fascism.
September 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Education is the enemy of fascism.
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Die EU will irreguläre Migration über Libyen eindämmen & kooperiert dabei mit lokalen Gewaltakteuren. Diese Politik ist »mit dem libyschen System willkürlicher Internierung verknüpft, das kriminellen Interessen dient«, so @wlacher.bsky.social @swp-mea.bsky.social. www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
Die politischen Kosten europäischer Migrationspolitik in Libyen
Konsolidierung des Internierungssystems, Aufwertung von Gewaltakteuren, Ablehnung durch die libysche Öffentlichkeit
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September 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Die EU will irreguläre Migration über Libyen eindämmen & kooperiert dabei mit lokalen Gewaltakteuren. Diese Politik ist »mit dem libyschen System willkürlicher Internierung verknüpft, das kriminellen Interessen dient«, so @wlacher.bsky.social @swp-mea.bsky.social. www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
#Indomptables is indeed a very good #film, in which the social and larger political context is perhaps even more important and interesting than the plot itself.
🎥 Le chercheur Patrick Belinga Ondoua a regardé #Indomptables, le dernier film de Thomas #Ngijol... Pour lui, "les espaces [du film] ne sont pas des décors : ils sont les cadres actifs d’une réalité sociale camerounaise"⤵️
Indomptables. Les fractures de la société camerounaise au scalpel
Au-delà du policier salué par la critique en France, Indomptables, le long-métrage de Thomas Ngijol, en salle depuis juin, offre un regard subtil sur les fractures et les instabilités du Cameroun, (…)
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September 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#Indomptables is indeed a very good #film, in which the social and larger political context is perhaps even more important and interesting than the plot itself.