As part of efforts to build a more resilient regional economy largely depends on several factors. What specifically is under discussion here is the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the strategic mechanism

Years of violent unrest and armed conflict in Ethiopia have resulted in countless abuses in regions across the country. The last few weeks show there is no end in sight. Since April, the Ethiopian military

War in Sudan’s Darfur region has triggered a refugee crisis in eastern Chad and raised concerns that turmoil could spread. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Enrica Picco draws upon research at the Chad-Sudan border

Le 26 juillet 2023 à 3 heures du matin, la garde présidentielle a arrêté le président Mohamed Bazoum à Niamey, la capitale du Niger. Les troupes, dirigées par le général de brigade Abdourahmane Tchiani, ont

In six months’ time voters in Senegal will head to the polls to choose their next president. But observers say that government-imposed restrictions on social media, journalists and opposition parties are a sign that one

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in the Menaka region of northeastern Mali last week, which it said killed 16 soldiers. Mali’s ruling junta has not spoken about the incident since

Niger’s military junta met with two Nigerian envoys on Wednesday, offering hope for dialogue before a summit with regional leaders that could result in military action to restore democracy. The talks took place as Niger

Les militaires auteurs du coup d’État au Niger ont annoncé, le 7 août 2023, la nomination d’un Premier ministre, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, dans un communiqué lu à la télévision nationale, au moment où des

Au lendemain du coup d’État au Niger, de fausses déclarations et des informations érronées sont partagées en ligne, ajoutant aux tensions sur l’avenir du pays. Nous avons examiné certaines de ces affirmations largement diffusées. Images