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.
January 21, 2025
Taiwo Hassan
Africa
Is Nigeria using Russia as an excuse for bloody crackdown?
Moscow has benefitted from a series of coups and instability in the region but that shouldn't be a default justification
September 11, 2024
Africa
US fielding new charges of hypocrisy over Kenya
Is the Biden administration downplaying crackdowns because it needs President Ruto's police in Haiti?
July 11, 2024
Africa
Amid election outrage, Senegal struggling not to succumb to 'coup belt'
The country's president is yet another African leader accused of clinging to power, perhaps at all costs
February 13, 2024
Africa
Niger coup brings West Africa to brink of war
ECOWAS will convene later this week to decide whether it will militarily intervene to restore the democratically elected government.
August 09, 2023
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