Theodore Murphy discusses the state of international food security with a focus on Africa
[Some in the power apparatus fear that] Dagalo – who is regarded by many observers as a strong man behind the scenes anyway – could also position himself visibly as such with the help of the Russians
Andrew Lebovich speaks about the coup in Burkina Faso and other similar ones to hit the region
The militant groups in Burkina Faso are divided between those that are affiliated with al-Qaida and the fighters that are affiliated with the Islamic State
Andrew Lebovich is a guest on the Global Dispatches Podcast to speak about the coup in Burkina Faso
The difficulties Europe and in particular France have faced in reining in jihadist groups in the Sahel has provided an opportunity for Russia to expand its security cooperation, particularly in Mali
Andrew Lebovich on a potential Russian intervention in Burkina Faso
People are concerned that any political collapse or weakening would have significant a impact not just for other Sahelian countries but for coastal West African countries, as well
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