After the generals took charge, the United States was forced to suspend operations at its most strategic military asset in sub-Saharan Africa. Restarting them won’t be easy.
Tag: Sahel (Africa)
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Yacouba Sawadogo, African Farmer Who Held Back the Desert, Dies at 77
Against the odds, facing the encroaching Sahara, he built a forest in Burkina Faso, becoming “a national hero” and winning acclaim abroad for his innovations.
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The Scientists Watching Their Life’s Work Disappear
Some are stubborn optimists. Others struggle with despair. Their faces show the weight they carry as they witness the impact of climate change.
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Mohamed Bazoum, Niger President Ousted in Coup, Remains Imprisoned at Home
President Mohamed Bazoum had grown alarmed at military takeovers sweeping across Niger’s neighbors. Then his own soldiers came for him. Weeks later, he remains imprisoned in his home.
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The Deluge Facing Africa’s Leaders Is Going to Get Worse
All of the civilian governments recently overthrown in Africa have failed to deliver to their citizens.