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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.

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Military Industrial Complex

Selling attack helicopters to Nigeria won't increase its security

If the US wants more regional influence, it can press for reform on corruption, human rights, and political transparency.