Boko Haram may be the unintended beneficiary of the crisis created by the recent coup in Niger.
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A geopolitical struggle for valuable resources such as uranium is behind the wrangling over Niger.
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group, reportedly died when a private jet he was said to be on crashed on Aug. 23, 2023, killing all 10 people on board.
Economic infrastructure that affects several African countries runs through Niger.
Citizen expectations of governments are not being met by most elected leaders.
The use of force to end the coup in Niger would come at great cost and cripple the regional fight against terrorism.
Examining how military coups unfold is crucial to understanding a country’s path back to democracy.
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.
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Senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Leeds Beckett University
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