Africa
Trump returns to a failed playbook in Africa
More US military aid for Sahel juntas won’t stop extremist violence — and may make it worse
September 18, 2025
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Africa
Post-coup juntas across the Sahel face serious crises
As jihadist violence spreads in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Western influence wanes, and democracy fades into memory
July 01, 2025
Africa
Bad timing for an African trade war
The decision by the military-led Alliance of Sahel States to impose a 0.5% tariff on goods from rival ECOWAS nations has added a new twist in their rift
April 17, 2025
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
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‘Peacemaker’ Faye wins snap Senegal elections
The popular president has taken a different approach, tasked with warming relations with neighboring junta leaders
November 20, 2024
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
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