September 21, 2023
Africa: Is This the End of French Neo-Colonialism in Africa?
In Bamako, Mali, on September 16, the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger created the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). On X, the social media platform formerly known as… Read more »
August 04, 2023
West Africa: Niger Is the Fourth Country in the Sahel to Experience an Anti-Western Coup
At 3 a.m. on July 26, 2023, the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Troops, led by Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani closed… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Africa: Guns for Hire? A Season for Mercenaries
Just after a band of mercenaries tried to oust the government in the Maldives back in 1988, I asked a Maldivian diplomat, using a familiar military catchphrase, about the strength… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Sierra Leone: After Disputed Elections in Sierra Leone, Parliament's Functioning Is in Question
Uncertainty looms over the viability of the parliament and the functioning of local councils in Sierra Leone following disputes around the June 24 national elections, which were… Read more »