France’s withdrawal from Niger could hurt the regional fight against terrorism, create an opportunity for Wagner’s influence and increase Europe’s migrant crisis.
- Associate professor in Politics and International Relations, Leeds Beckett University
Ecowas made a mistake when it simultaneously imposed sanctions and threatened the use of force in Niger. It must now re-strategise.
Le recours à la force pour mettre fin au coup d'État au Niger coûterait cher et paralyserait la lutte contre le terrorisme dans la région.
The use of force to end the coup in Niger would come at great cost and cripple the regional fight against terrorism.
Une combinaison de facteurs nigérians et nigériens réduit les perspectives d'intervention militaire de la Cedeao au Niger.
A combination of Nigerian and Nigerien factors dim prospects of Ecowas military intervention in Niger.
La politique ethnique, la présence de troupes étrangères et les faiblesses des réponses aux coups d'État précédentes ont encouragé la récente prise du pouvoir par les militaires.
Ethnic politics, the presence of foreign troops and the weaknesses of past responses to coups encouraged Niger’s recent military takeover.
African leaders at the second Africa-Russia summit need to speak with one voice.
African countries’ decision to avoid condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine was not based only on issues directly connected to the conflict.
Although there had been an increase in violence in Niger since the last election results were announced, the attempted coup, on March 31, raised concerns to a new level in the volatile country.
Although Niger’s quest for entrenching democracy is a good development, poverty and insecurity are obstacles.
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission recently deregistered some political parties, leading to debates over whether this was a step in the right direction.
Although Nigeria and South Africa are often cast as rivals they have a strong bilateral relationship
While the 2019 presidential election wasn’t perfect, it showed that democracy is gradually being entrenched in Nigeria.
The electorate monitored political parties very closely, an indication that democracy in Nigeria is taking root.
Regardless of how the elections are conducted on the new dates announced, losing parties will blame the postponement for their defeat.
More than half of Nigeria’s 51% registered voters are aged between 18-35 years.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is hoping to be reelected but he’s fallen short on the country’s security challenges.
Despite the large number of aspirants for Nigeria’s 2019 elections, women and young people remain underrepresented.
Nigeria is far from ready to hold a credible ballot in 2019.
A big rise in armed attacks in the Sahel - and the intensity of the attacks in recent years - is now seen as a major source of concern.
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