Examining how military coups unfold is crucial to understanding a country’s path back to democracy.
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A combination of Nigerian and Nigerien factors dim prospects of Ecowas military intervention in Niger.
All eyes are on Nigeria where west African countries are discussing the possibility of military intervention to reverse the coup.
The coup in Niger has the potential to further destabilise the whole of west Africa.
Ethnic politics, the presence of foreign troops and the weaknesses of past responses to coups encouraged Niger’s recent military takeover.
Niger had been seen as a relatively stable nation in an unstable region. The coup could spark fears in the West that the nation may align interests with Russia and the Wagner Group.
The transitional government is determined to change its partners to fight insecurity in Mali – but results will be hard to come by.
African countries can learn from China about how to design policies that anticipate major demographic changes in their societies.
The forced return of migrants by European states has ignored pressures and interests of African countries of origin.
The voices and actions of women who were enslaved reveal how oppression works and what made a difference to those exposed to it
Nigeria must do more to reduce its high malaria burden.
Plans by European states to outsource their asylum procedures to African states often fail and don’t offer political alternatives to asylum in Europe.
The insecurity in the area has serious implications for development and the well-being of people, especially young people.
Better food supply, a reduction in population growth rate, and greater integration into global markets are three key steps Niger must take.
To stem the tide of violent extremism across the Sahel region, especially northwest Nigeria, the vulnerabilities and grudges of border communities need to be properly addressed.
Les moyens de subsistance sur lesquels les communautés comptent depuis des siècles sont en train d'être criminalisés à travers des restrictions sévères imposées par l'État.
Though child marriage rates are declining globally, the practice remains worryingly common in some African countries.
West African governments need to be clearer about the similarities and differences of violent extremist groups.
Rules to regulate the free movement of people in the ECOWAS countries must be adapted to local realities.
Opening these libraries up promises to re-balance the continent’s place in world history when it comes to its intellectual life.
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Associate professor in Politics and International Relations, Leeds Beckett University
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Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow, Aston University
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Lecturer in Political Economy of Violence, Conflict and Development, SOAS, University of London
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Senior researcher, Arnold Bergstraesser Institute
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Associate Professor in Geography, University of Florida
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Professor of Conflict Studies, School of Conflict Studies, Université Saint-Paul / Saint Paul University
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enseignant-chercheur, directeur du CREA, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
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Associate Professor in International Criminology, University of Bristol
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