BriefingNorth Africa The U.S., France and Spain Are Deluding Themselves on Western Sahara Jacob MundyAug 13, 2024September 18, 2024 France now views the contested Western Sahara territory as part of Morocco. The change has little to do with reviving the peace process.
BriefingWest Africa After a Good Start, Faye and Sonko Face High Expectations in Senegal Samba Dialimpa BadjiAug 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Senegal’s new leaders, President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko, promised a radical break with the past administration. Can they deliver?
NewsletterWest Africa The U.S. Exit From Niger Is a Decision Point for Washington The EditorsAug 6, 2024August 6, 2024 The U.S. handed over its last base in Niger to local authorities, bringing to a close more than a decade of U.S. security presence in the country.
ColumnWest Africa Mali’s Russian-Backed Security Approach Is a Lot Like France’s Alexander ClarksonJul 31, 2024July 31, 2024
BriefingWest Africa As Security Crisis Deepens, Burkina Faso’s Junta Turns to Repression Daniel EizengaJul 30, 2024August 2, 2024
BriefingAfrica Africa’s Customary Leaders Are No Panacea for States’ Shortcomings Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéJul 29, 2024July 29, 2024
BriefingAfrica From Nigeria to Kenya and Beyond, Youth-led Activism Is Shaking Up Africa Sefa IkpaJul 26, 2024July 26, 2024
NewsletterEast Africa Protests in Kenya Inspire Ugandan and Nigerian Activists The EditorsJul 24, 2024July 24, 2024
In-DepthNorth Africa Water Scarcity Is About to Upend Politics Across North Africa Francisco SerranoJul 23, 2024September 18, 2024
NewsletterEast Africa Kagame Remains Untouchable in Rwanda’s Presidential Election The EditorsJul 12, 2024July 12, 2024
BriefingWest Africa The Niger-Benin Rift Spells More Trouble for West Africa Afolabi AdekaiyaojaJul 12, 2024July 12, 2024
BriefingWest Africa In Mauritania, Ghazouani’s Easy Victory Obscures Major Political Shifts Hassan Ould MoctarJul 1, 2024July 1, 2024
NewsletterEast Africa Daily Review: Kenya’s Protests Are About More Than Tax Hikes The EditorsJun 26, 2024June 26, 2024
BriefingSouthern Africa South Africa’s Coalition Government Is a Risky Gamble for All Sides Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéJun 21, 2024July 29, 2024
BriefingNorth Africa Lacking Solutions, Tunisia’s Saied Seeks Scapegoats Francisco SerranoJun 20, 2024September 18, 2024
BriefingEast Asia South Korea Has Its Sights Set on Africa and the Middle East Jonathan Fenton-HarveyJun 13, 2024June 14, 2024
BriefingEast Africa Somalia’s Constitutional Revision Is Deepening Political Divisions Omar MahmoodJun 7, 2024June 7, 2024