U.S. administrations, whether Republican or Democrat, have historically shown limited focus on Africa, prioritizing counterterrorism over development. With recent geopolitical shifts, some are calling for a more balanced approach, emphasizing stability and economic growth over military presence.
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Analysis & Opinion
by Arezki Daoud
As we enter 2024, we see that Africa continues to be ravaged by persistent zones of armed conflict. Troubles are everywhere from the DR Congo, with its chaotic presidential election held on the 20th of December, to Sudan, Mozambique and so many other places. Of course, the Sahel is where all the problems seem to pile up at once. What are the latest developments in the Sahel that could point as to how 2024 will evolve?
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I am Arezki Daoud, President and Principal Analyst at advisory firm MEA Risk LLC and the founder and editor of The North Africa Journal. The journal was established in late 1996, initially focusing on the Maghreb region, before expanded coverage to the Sahel and Egypt.
At MEA Risk, I help clients assess instability around the world, with a team of analysts on the ground that help clients mitigate risk by understanding the root causes of instability.
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