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Wagner, Mali, and prospects for peace in Africa
Africa

Wagner, Mali, and prospects for peace in Africa

Why the path to stability in Bamako may have to run through Moscow

US consistency is the first casualty in rash of African coups
Africa

US consistency is the first casualty in rash of African coups

Washington has preferred to approach these military juntas on a 'case by case' basis. The White House has to publicly stand for something, and now.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.