West Africa Archive

The government’s harsh response to recent youth-led protests won’t be forgotten by the Nigerian public in the years to come.

Aiding Moscow’s enemies in Africa could cause disproportionate damage for Russia. It’s also a big gamble for Ukraine.

Senegal’s new leaders, President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko, promised a radical break with the past administration. Can they deliver?

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.