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Taiwo Hassan

Nigeria
Africa

US weapons pipeline to Nigeria is becoming a crime against humanity

Washington breaking its own laws as report after report show the African regime committing atrocities while benefiting from American aid

Paul Biya
Africa

How an aging despot's grip on power could unravel Central Africa

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president is running again — and the cost could be political unrest at home and regional insecurity abroad

Alliance of Sahel States
Africa

Bad timing for an African trade war

The decision by the military-led Alliance of Sahel States to impose a 0.5% tariff on goods from rival ECOWAS nations has added a new twist in their rift

Nigerian soldier Boko Haram
Africa

Nigeria’s war on Boko Haram has more than a USAID problem

Officials' foreign aid grievances should not distract from their failure to address the insurgency's resilience

Abdourahmane Tchiani, niger
Africa

Niger's accusation of Western chicanery hits close to home

The latest spat between Niamey's junta leader and Nigeria reflects growing bad blood and the loss of US and French influence in the region.