West Africa

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.

To support peace efforts, the U.N. will need to show that it can adapt to the changing world order and not mourn the old order.

If the administration seizes this moment, GFA 2.0 could help the U.S. prevent costly wars and compete effectively with rivals abroad.

Sudan marks two years of war this week. Where does the country and the international community trying to support it go from here?

As Sudan marks two years of brutal war between the Sudanese army and the RSF, the country stands at a dangerous crossroads.

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

The UAE has begun to take corrective steps to rein in illicit gold trade. The incoming Trump administration could find lessons there.

The democratic world must side with pro-democracy, peace, and anti-corruption movements in Africa and act against corrupt networks.

After a series of coups in the region following years of counterterrorism cooperation, the US needs a new approach to recover its stride.

To turn the tide in democracies under stress, the US needs to balances near-term increases in stability with aid for democratic governance.