Stoking Nigeria’s flames of insecurity
Deadly attacks by various organised political and religious groups have created a febrile climate of fear in Nigeria. The country’s leadership needs to de-escalate the situation.
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Africa and the New Cold War: Africa’s development depends on regional ownership of its security
Africa must reduce foreign involvement in its security and development, writes Hippolyte Fofack.
What is behind the spate of coups in West Africa?
There have been enough coups and attempted coups in West Africa and the wider Sahel over the past two years to suggest that there is a pattern. Analysis by Anver Versi and Neil Ford.
Bitter lessons from Afghanistan
Speaking from his perspective as a UK government minister during the 9/11 attacks which led to the invasion of Afghanistan, Lord Peter Hain is frank about the errors made and worries that the recent events will distract from urgent issues in Africa.
Is this the end of Boko Haram?
In recent months, thousands of Boko Haram fighters have surrendered to authorities in Nigeria and Cameroon, but the prospects of lasting peace are limited as long as the underlying causes of disaffection remain
What the fall of Afghanistan means for Africa
If the West is no longer willing to engage with international terror groups, what is to stop them from running riot in Africa?