The Cost of Russia’s Friendship With Azerbaijan
Amid the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan has become an essential partner for Russia when it comes to both energy exports,…
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The U.S. Aid Package for Ukraine Is a Breakthrough but No Silver Bullet
The approval of U.S. aid to Ukraine, long overdue and needlessly controversial, is a major milestone. But a milestone on…
Hard Questions About the EU Lifting Sanctions on an Iranian Tech Company
By removing cloud technology firm Abr Arvan from its sanctions list, the EU has set a concerning—and puzzling—precedent. Last month,…
Polarization Threatens to Derail Bosnia’s EU Ambitions
The opening of EU accession talks marks an important milestone for Bosnia, where ethnic tensions run high. But progress on…
Another Off-Cycle Election Season in Nigeria
Nigerians in Edo and Ondo will go to the polls on September 21 and November 16, respectively, to elect state…
Togo’s Constitutional Conflict
On 4 April 2024 Togo postponed its parliamentary and regional elections to 29 April after an initial one-week extension for…
Is the Tinubu administration fuelling or fighting information disorder?
The rapid spread of information through online/offline platforms has brought unprecedented challenges within and outside Nigeria. Information disorder has become…
Enhancing Post-Boko Haram Transitional Justice Processes in Northeast Nigeria
Transitional justice (TJ) is becoming increasingly relevant for reconciliation, healing, and national cohesion across Africa. In Nigeria, despite a flawed…
What Next for President Faye?
By all accounts, on 2 April 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president…
Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Yet Another Regional Bloc in West Africa
On 16 September 2023, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (Alliance des…