Africa Will crackdown on Mali over Wagner mercenaries actually do anything? This week the U.S. Treasury sanctioned several government officials for dealing with the Russian guns-for-hire.Alex ThurstonJuly 27, 2023
Africa Dim prospects for democratic reform and stability in the Sahel Washington will have to differentiate itself from France, which is becoming singularly loathed in the region.Alex ThurstonJanuary 24, 2023
Africa Is the White House completely truthful about where our troops are fighting? Recent arraignment of Mauritanian national reminds us of when the US fudged its operations in Mali. Blaise MalleyDecember 14, 2022
Africa Western paternalism in Africa reaches its limits Decades of failed policy, including US and French counterterrorism programs, have some African leaders looking for alternatives.Patrick FoxOctober 26, 2022
Africa US shouldn't normalize post-coup military juntas in West Africa As caretaker governments become semi-permanent, Washington must work diplomatically toward quicker transitions to civilian rule.Alex ThurstonAugust 02, 2022
Africa France and Mali need a time out With tensions rising between Paris and the junta in Bamako, a pause in the relationship would benefit both sides and align with US interests.Alex ThurstonMay 26, 2022