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Why the Expansion of Sahel States Could Reshape West Africa
In this episode of the Breakdown, we look at the possible expansion of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger and what it means for West Africa. The AES combines military coordination, security operations, and early economic collaboration. Togo could give the bloc access to the coast. Chad strengthens Sahel…
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EU demands clarity after U.S. court sinks Trump tariffs
The European Union’s executive arm is demanding answers from the United States after...
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Did Marco Rubio Just Signaled a New Scramble for Africa?
In this episode of the Breakdown, we analyze remarks delivered by U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
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U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria for training as security crisis deepens
Roughly 100 American troops, along with military equipment, have landed in Nigeria for a training...
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The Full History of Slavery in Africa Explained
In this episode of The Breakdown, we examine the history of slavery in Africa and how it shaped the modern world. Forms of servitude existed in parts of precolonial Africa and they often followed war,...
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Justice Department takes Harvard to court over race-based admissions data
The fight between the current U.S. government and Harvard has moved back into the courtroom. The administration of Donald Trump has filed suit against Harvard University, accusing the school of withholding...
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US Demands Mali Drop Russia as AES Bloc Gains Leverage
In this episode of The Breakdown, we examine why the US demands Mali drop Russia as a condition for renewed security cooperation, marking a sharp shift after years of limited engagement in the Sahel. According...
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U.S. troops to train Nigerian military as extremist threats rise
The United States is deploying troops to Nigeria to train the country’s military in countering extremist groups, Nigerian officials confirmed Wednesday, as northern regions battle with a deepening...
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U.S.-Congo minerals pact triggers political and public resistance
Resistance is mounting in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a proposed minerals arrangement with the United States, following President Felix Tshisekedi’s return from a high-level minerals summit...
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Black History, Slavery and the FBA Divide
As Black History Month unfolds, debate is growing over a movement known as Foundational Black Americans, which argues that Black identity in the United States begins with enslavement rather than Africa....
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Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu courts U.S. support, praises strike on militants amid security tensions
Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis and tensions with the United States over religious violence took center stage this week as First Lady Oluremi Tinubu traveled to the U.S. capital to address concerns...
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U.S. Re-engages Sahel After AES Pushback
The United States has quietly resumed direct engagement with Mali, a move that signals a possible recalibration of policy toward the Sahel after years of sanctions and disengagement. In this episode of...
