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Algeria may struggle to expand influence in the Sahel

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SAHEL

Tebboune argues that Mali's money would be better spent on economic development and initiatives to integrate northern Malians better into state institutions. Algeria is concerned…

Burkinabe counter-terrorism will need public backing

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BURKINA FASO

Jihadi threats in Burkina Faso.

Menaka fighting shows the limits of the Malian state

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MALI

The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) appears to have the upper hand in its struggle against a coalition comprising two pro-government militias and the Armed Forces of…

Boko Haram tenacity exposes West African gaps

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WEST AFRICA

Boko Haram violence affects thousands of people in Nigeria and neighbouring countries. The group appeared to be close to defeat in 2015, but violence has increased in recent…

Protectionist drive may complicate African free trade

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WEST AFRICA

West African protectionism.

African elections face contrasting COVID-19 challenges

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AFRICA

There is international precedent for this, after the United Kingdom postponed its local elections. However, although Chad and Ethiopia have delayed their polls, no other…

Lake Chad donor push will not end humanitarian crisis

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WEST AFRICA

Lake Chad humanitarian crisis.

African opposition success depends on alliances

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AFRICA

Opposition victories, especially those that remove long-standing authoritarian regimes, have been associated with democratic strengthening, with transfers of power shown to boost…