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”?
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.
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.
BriefingWest Africa In Mauritania, Ghazouani’s Easy Victory Obscures Major Political Shifts Hassan Ould MoctarJul 1, 2024July 1, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Senegal’s New Government Is Bad News for Women’s Rights Jessica MoodyMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Geopolitical Competition Is Reshaping West Africa Afolabi AdekaiyaojaApr 30, 2024April 30, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Mali’s Military Junta Is Taking an Authoritarian Turn Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéApr 19, 2024April 26, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Guinea Is Losing Patience With Doumbouya’s Post-Coup Leadership Lassane OuedraogoMar 15, 2024March 15, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Protests and Pressure Force Senegal’s Sall to Back Down—for Now Borso TallFeb 20, 2024February 20, 2024
BriefingWest Africa ECOWAS’ Setbacks Reflect Nigeria’s Waning Regional Influence Afolabi AdekaiyaojaFeb 1, 2024February 1, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Cote d’Ivoire Is Becoming the West’s New Darling in West Africa Jessica MoodyJan 26, 2024January 26, 2024
BriefingWest Africa In Ghana, Deforestation and Illegal Gold Mining Go Hand in Hand Audrey DonkorJan 12, 2024January 12, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Liberia’s Democracy Just Dodged a Bullet Jacien CarrDec 21, 2023December 22, 2023
BriefingWest Africa Biden Just Gave Mauritania a Pass on Slavery and Forced Labor Hassan Ould MoctarDec 13, 2023December 15, 2023
BriefingWest Africa The ‘Rwandan Model’ Is No Solution for the Sahel’s Security Crisis Samuel Ratner, Alex ThurstonOct 20, 2023October 20, 2023
BriefingAfrica Coups Are Exposing the Shortcomings of Africa’s Regional Organizations Afolabi AdekaiyaojaOct 13, 2023October 13, 2023