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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

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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.

African juntas' defense pact makes mockery of US policy
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

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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.

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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.

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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.