Guinea

The national trial, which began 13 years after the massacre, is a rare example of domestic accountability for former senior officials.

Whether observation missions in upcoming Sahel elections will help or hinder a return to civilian rule depends on a range of factors.

The Niger coup is part of a cascade of crises that underscore democratic backsliding and the need for a broad regional strategy.

With partners, Washington can affect the calculus of local players and set an example of standing with local pro-democracy actors.

Democratic norms may erode further in 2020, says Freedom House. The fundamental rights of West Africa’s nearly 400 million people are in jeopardy.