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Study Urges More Investment in Lake Chad Basin to Undercut Extremists
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Musa Barkame once made his living transporting goods by boat across Lake Chad to markets in Nigeria. All that ended when Boko Haram arrived in the region.
“Trading between here and Nigeria is the only job I know,” Barkame…
Guinea Presses Mining Companies to Pay More Royalties, Improve Conditions
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The military junta ruling Guinea has given Chinese and other international mining companies until the end of May to produce plans for higher pay and improved conditions or face penalties. The request calls for expanding…
Russia’s War, Drought Could Create Deadly Consequences in Africa
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Fear of famine in Africa is rising due to the ripple effects of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and a drought across the continent.
After Russia invaded Ukraine, many countries have seen food prices surge.
The United…
IUU Stunts Growth of African Nations’ ‘Blue Economy’
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Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by foreign trawlers has robbed African nations of food and income for decades, but besides leading to increased piracy and other maritime crimes, experts also say IUU fishing…
Russian Wagner Group Tied to Atrocities in Mali
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Since Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries arrived in Mali, civilians have been increasingly caught in their crosshairs.
After hundreds of Wagner Group fighters deployed in Mali purportedly as “trainers” and “advisors” in…
Mauritanian Approach Uses Dialogue to Diminish Jihadist Extremism
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In a West African region known for the proliferation of violent extremist organizations, Mauritania stands out for its lack of terror attacks in recent years.
Experts and observers say much can be learned from the approach…