Africa
The new US push for peace in Libya is — surprise — centered on oil
Trump envoy Massad Boulos is pushing for a deal that would offer little upside for the country's citizens
July 28, 2026
Africa
Africa
Violence in Mali risks destabilizing the Sahel
Mauritania's painstaking efforts at achieving security face a threat from an unstable neighbor
July 24, 2026
Washington Politics
Obama has a lot to say about everything but his foreign policy
The 44th president has yet to publish his second volume of memoirs, which could shed light on his questionable decisions relating to Afghanistan, Syria, and more
July 14, 2026
Africa
US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way
The Emirates promised Trump a huge investment, which appears to be playing a role in Washington's unwillingness to intervene in their arm sales to RSF
July 02, 2026
Africa
HIV/AIDS support is latest casualty in Trump's 'white genocide' beef
The 23-year-old PEPFAR program is now winding down for South Africa, affecting some 7.8 million people.
June 30, 2026
Africa
How a shake-up in Senegal could strengthen Trump's hand in the Sahel
President Faye, who supports close cooperation with the west, is trying to sideline his fiery former ally
June 05, 2026
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