Don’t write off democracy in Africa just yet
By Howard W. French The 1980s are usually recalled as a decade of one-party rule in Africa, and beyond that,…
EU to blacklist five members of Mali’s junta
By Robin Emmott and John Irish The European Union has agreed to impose travel bans and asset freezes on five members of Mali’s…
France, EU to review military presence in Mali
•This follows after French ambassador is told to leave By rfi France says it will review its military presence in…
Mali: French ambassador kicked out over Russia accusations
By Jeune Afrique After weeks of verbal escalation, Bamako has demanded the departure of the French ambassador, Joël Meyer, within…
With Burkina Faso’s president ousted, West Africa faces ‘coup bloc’
By Danielle Paquette DAKAR, Senegal — Mali. Chad. Guinea. Sudan. Even before Burkina Faso’s army declared on Monday that it had…
Beyond ECOWAS sanctions, how can Mali overcome the crisis?
By ISS Africa On 14 January, huge crowds gathered in Mali’s capital Bamako and other towns to denounce sanctions imposed…
Burkina Faso coup a blow to France, as Sahel military mission unravels
Burkina Faso coup raises more questions about France’s mission Latest setback for Paris-led anti-militant operations in Sahel Turmoil in region…