ColumnWest Africa Mali’s Russian-Backed Security Approach Is a Lot Like France’s Alexander ClarksonJul 31, 2024July 31, 2024 After expelling French troops, Mali’s junta began working with Russian mercenary forces to fight insurgencies. It’s going just as poorly. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWest Africa As Security Crisis Deepens, Burkina Faso’s Junta Turns to Repression Daniel EizengaJul 30, 2024August 2, 2024 In Burkina Faso, the junta’s lack of strategy coupled with heavy-handed tactics has worsened the security crisis and unleashed a humanitarian disaster. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingAfrica Africa’s Customary Leaders Are No Panacea for States’ Shortcomings Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéJul 29, 2024July 29, 2024 As disenchantment with state institutions growing, many people in African countries are looking again to traditional leaders and monarchs. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingAfrica From Nigeria to Kenya and Beyond, Youth-led Activism Is Shaking Up Africa Sefa IkpaJul 26, 2024July 26, 2024 The youth-led protests in Kenya are reminiscent of those in Nigeria four years ago. Could this be the start of an “African Spring”? Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterEast Africa Protests in Kenya Inspire Ugandan and Nigerian Activists The EditorsJul 24, 2024July 24, 2024 Ugandan activists took their grievances to the street yesterday, a testament to the transnational influence of youth-led protests in Kenya. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWest Africa The Niger-Benin Rift Spells More Trouble for West Africa Afolabi AdekaiyaojaJul 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Rifts like the one between Niger and Benin spell trouble for a region as interconnected as West Africa. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWest Africa In Mauritania, Ghazouani’s Easy Victory Obscures Major Political Shifts Hassan Ould MoctarJul 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Mauritania’s presidential election represented both continuity and transformation within the country’s politics. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)