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
Sudan civil war takes dark turn as RSF launches 'parallel government'
Meanwhile US cancels peace talks, reflecting yet another intractable conflict on the administration's plate
August 05, 2025
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
Wagner mercenaries declare 'mission accomplished' in Mali
But in other parts of Africa the PMCs have been brought under direct control of the Russian government and they aren't going anywhere.
June 16, 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
Recalibration or Retreat? Russia's shifting Africa strategy
With Wagner’s setbacks and the fallout from Ukraine, Moscow is rethinking its role in the Sahel
January 31, 2025
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