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herese Kayikwamba Wagner Congo Trump White House
QiOSK

On a roll: Trump to host 5 African leaders this week

Critics would say this active interest in the continent is purely transactional. But to get to deals, there must be peace.

Alliance of Sahel States
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

Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
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

Senegal dodges crisis as authorities certify opposition victory
QiOSK

Senegal dodges crisis as authorities certify opposition victory

The results assuage fears that outgoing President Macky Sall would threaten Dakar’s democracy

West Africa continues slide toward instability
Africa

West Africa continues slide toward instability

Washington has too easily embraced a surface-level status quo in the region

Video: Why is the US training African coup leaders?
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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.