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
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Africa
Peace hopes dashed as Sudan's warring factions blow off talks
Geneva negotiations will continue but outside guns and lack of food are making this a real tinderbox
August 16, 2024
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Senegal dodges crisis as authorities certify opposition victory
The results assuage fears that outgoing President Macky Sall would threaten Dakar’s democracy
March 28, 2024
Africa
West Africa continues slide toward instability
Washington has too easily embraced a surface-level status quo in the region
February 15, 2024
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Video: Why is the US training African coup leaders?
Evidence suggests Washington is doing more harm than good with its counter-terror strategy in the Sahel.
October 09, 2023
Africa
Junta’s massacre of protesters in Chad reveals sordid Western blind eye
The first thing the US should do is yank military aid — but it likely won't, having largely ignored such abuses before.
October 25, 2022
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