Mali

Washington cannot afford to neglect the lessons of past Sahelian counterinsurgency efforts as it contemplates what form a partnership with Mali’s military should take.

The economic fallout across Africa from the Iran war will have major impact on the well-being of African citizens and the prospects for democracy on the continent.

Recent militant attacks that killed Mali's defense minister challenge the proposition of the region's juntas that Russia could be a better security partner than the West.

Generative AI can fuel new forms of manipulation, but also holds promise for mitigating atrocities and enabling early detection.

The threat is greatest in central Mali, but persecution of the Fulbe (Fulani) across the region seeds fertile ground for ethnic cleansing.

The Court’s recent conviction of Al Hassan undermines the connective tissue binding criminal law to human rights standards.

When it comes to addressing Conflict Related Sexual Violence, States must commit to the equality of all victims.

Sanctions programs could benefit from certain measures to restore their function as a critical U.N. Security Council tool for peace.

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

Perhaps no one is better equipped to consider the impact of counterterrorism on human rights than Fionnuala Ní Aoláin. This is Part 1 of a special two-part conversation.

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

Militant groups recruit where predatory governments alienate youth, exclude vulnerable groups, and rule with violent impunity.