Africa
Nigeria’s war on Boko Haram has more than a USAID problem
Officials' foreign aid grievances should not distract from their failure to address the insurgency's resilience
March 04, 2025
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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
Africa
African juntas' defense pact makes mockery of US policy
Lectures from Washington about democracy and Russia fell on deaf ears in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
July 11, 2024
Africa
Few hopes for major change after Nigeria's disputed election
The best Washington can hope for is Abuja’s more active engagement in regional diplomacy.
March 02, 2023
Africa
Nigerian military’s forced abortions raise questions about US aid
The shocking revelation is the latest in a long line of alleged human rights abuses carried out during the fight against Boko Haram.
December 08, 2022
Africa
New report: Decades of US military aid has been a disaster for Nigerians
Washington's $2 billion counterterrorism program was supposed to enhance security, but it's had the opposite effect.
May 23, 2022
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