BriefingWest Africa Nigeria’s Response to Protests Provides Fuel for Further Dissent Zikora IbehAug 26, 2024August 26, 2024 The government’s harsh response to recent youth-led protests won’t be forgotten by the Nigerian public in the years to come. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWest Africa After a Good Start, Faye and Sonko Face High Expectations in Senegal Samba Dialimpa BadjiAug 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Senegal’s new leaders, President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko, promised a radical break with the past administration. Can they deliver? Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterWest Africa The U.S. Exit From Niger Is a Decision Point for Washington The EditorsAug 6, 2024August 6, 2024 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. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnWest Africa Mali’s Russian-Backed Security Approach Is a Lot Like France’s Alexander ClarksonJul 31, 2024July 31, 2024
BriefingWest Africa As Security Crisis Deepens, Burkina Faso’s Junta Turns to Repression Daniel EizengaJul 30, 2024August 2, 2024
BriefingWest Africa The Niger-Benin Rift Spells More Trouble for West Africa Afolabi AdekaiyaojaJul 12, 2024July 12, 2024
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
Newsletter Daily Review: Senegal Election, U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution and Venezuela Crisis The EditorsMar 26, 2024March 26, 2024
Newsletter Daily Review: Senegal’s Opposition Leader Released From Prison The EditorsMar 15, 2024March 15, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Guinea Is Losing Patience With Doumbouya’s Post-Coup Leadership Lassane OuedraogoMar 15, 2024March 15, 2024
Newsletter Daily Review: Is ECOWAS’ Sanctions Relief Too Little, Too Late? The EditorsFeb 26, 2024February 26, 2024
BriefingWest Africa Protests and Pressure Force Senegal’s Sall to Back Down—for Now Borso TallFeb 20, 2024February 20, 2024
Newsletter Daily Review: Senegal’s Opposition Mobilizes After Election Postponed The EditorsFeb 5, 2024February 5, 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