March 25
Africa: Is China Eyeing a Second Military Base in Africa As the U.S. Struggles to Maintain One in Niger?
China's long-term strategy around bases in Africa is unclear, but countries hosting them must also make political calculations. Read more »
August 18, 2023
West Africa: Niger Coup Underlines Challenge to Democracy Across West Africa
It is unclear whether the Niger coup can be reversed without further destabilizing the region. But ECOWAS must contain democratic erosion across West Africa. Read more »
October 30, 2014
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Revolution or Protest?
Have we been watching Burkina Faso's people power revolution – or just a wave of angry urban protest that will be contained as President Blaise Compaoré's regime… Read more »