April 27
Mali: Attacks in Mali Mark Long Trajectory of Worsening Security
The synchronized militant Islamist and separatist attacks across Mali reflect a steady deterioration in security that will require a broader coalition of domestic, regional, and… Read more »
April 21
Senegal: Building Trust to Buttress Senegal Against the Growing Threat of Violent Extremism
Senegal's experience from the Casamance reveals that security agencies' trust-building with local communities is a practical means of gaining cooperation and preempting… Read more »
January 13
Africa: Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for… Read more »
September 29, 2025
West Africa: JNIM Attacks in Western Mali Reshape Sahel Conflict
By attacking transportation arteries, fuel tankers, and population centers in western Mali, the JNIM coalition is targeting the economic, security, and political vulnerabilities of… Read more »
September 15, 2025
Guinea: Seven Things to Know About Guinea's Constitutional Referendum
Guinea's constitutional referendum aims to cement the military junta's grip on power and resist popular demands for a return to civilian, democratic rule. Read more »
