After November: Can US-Africa Ties Be Rebuilt?
Donald Trump has shown little interest in the continent.
Africa
Five Reasons to Doubt Libyan Truce Will Hold
Khalifa Haftar and Fayez al-Sarraj agree to stop fighting, but it’s not hard to imagine how their deal might unravel.
Egypt’s War on Sunni Supremacism Goes to Libya
With Libya still a shambles and without the United States involved, Egypt lashes out.
Donald Trump is Going to Love Egypt’s Dictator
The new president cares less about human rights. Does that make him a friend of Egypt?
South Sudan is Starving Itself, But We Shouldn’t Rush to Judge
What is happening in South Sudan has happened the world over.
Don’t Look Now, But West Africa Just Took a Huge Leap Forward
Nigeria couldn’t allow Yahya Jammeh to cling to power in the Gambia and used ECOWAS to push him out.
The Day After Tomorrow in Morocco
Morocco is a fitting place to host the United Nation’s annual Climate Change Conference.
Libya’s Haftar Spurns Unity Deal, Blames Militias
The general rules out joining a unity government as long as militias continue to fight on its behalf.
Will Russia Go into Libya Next?
A war against the Islamic State in Libya may give Russia’s leader just the sort of quick victory he seeks.
Challenges as Libya Unity Leaders Win Recognition
A proposed government of national accords continues to win recognition. It will have its work cut out for it.
Tripoli Islamists Make Way for Unity Government
Leaders who hope to reunify Libya continue to win recognition, but one faction is holding out in Tobruk.
Egyptians Suffer as Sisi Consolidates Power
The Egyptian strongman has to balance the interests of the army, security services, judges and tycoons.
South Sudan’s Kiir Reappoints Rival to End Violence
The South Sudanese president restores his rival as vice president in an attempt to end a year of civil war.
Tobruk Parliament Rejects Libya Unity Government
Lawmakers object to an agreement that would see them share power with rivals in Tripoli.
Libya Rivals Reach Agreement Toward Ending Division
Members of Libya’s rival parliaments make progress toward ending a year-long standoff.