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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.

Donald Trump air force one
Global Crises

The US will have a Happy New Year if Trump takes 4 pieces of advice

QI experts outline immediate challenges that will need urgency and a level of realism, and restraint.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Africa

Senegal and Chad just sent the French military packing. Why?

Washington should learn a lesson and ditch the counterterrorism lens now

Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, Joe Biden
Africa

Why Biden is going to Angola

The president is laying the groundwork for competition with China in Africa while trying to shore up his legacy

Senegal Faye
QiOSK

‘Peacemaker’ Faye wins snap Senegal elections

The popular president has taken a different approach, tasked with warming relations with neighboring junta leaders

Kenya
Africa

Like Biden, don't expect Trump to pay much attention to Africa

The US tends to view the continent through a counterterrorism lens and that likely won't change come Jan. 21, 2025