After covid: Resetting Europe-Africa relations for mutual benefit
Covid placed a pause on the formal renewal of relations between Europe and Africa, but it has also brought new focus to old questions
Andrew Lebovich
Insecurity in the Sahel: Europe’s next fight against jihadism
The G5 Sahel has an excessive focus on security issues, as this has come at the expense of the political and governance issues it must deal with to truly stabilise the region
“More coordination” won’t fix the Sahel
Picking sides and intervening via local proxies often makes matters only worse, not better, in the countries of the Sahel
France’s strongman strategy in the Sahel
The French response to internal threats in North African countries has been to reinforce authoritarian rule to keep the peace. But it could inflame miltancy in the long run, especially in Chad and Libya.
Protests and the ailing president: Algeria’s political crisis
Algerians have taken to the streets to voice their discontent with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's plan to run for a fifth term in office. Could this be the beginning of more fundamental reform?
The death of a jihadist: A chance to curb Mali’s conflict
Last month, French forces in Mali killed one of the Sahel’s most prominent jihadist leaders, Amadou Koufa – his death is a brief opportunity for Mali’s government and the international community
Mali, Algeria, and the uneasy search for peace
This summer, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was re-elected to Mali's presidency; his plan for peace in the country can stem the conflict, but as the Algerian case shows, the process of reconciliation can be daunting
Sahel or high water: Mali’s political fatalism
Mali's presidential election will determine the country's future path either toward stability or a return to violence
Mali’s impunity problem and growing security crisis
On June 13 Malian soldiers and security forces were responsible for killing more than 30 civilians throughout the country – the government and international forces have been unable to reverse the trend
Blocked arteries: The EU’s problem with African integration
Encouraging regional integration could improve economic diversification and economic security in North Africa, while encouraging the regional labour migration that has long helped sustain the Sahel and West Africa