The President Versus the Generals: Algeria's Latest Power Play Despite his illness and old age, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika continues to outwit his rivals.
10 Essential Facts About Chinese Aid in Africa Separating the myths from the research on China's $94 billion in Africa aid.
Chaos and Order on Islamic Militancy's Other Front The attack in Mali shows that Al Qaeda-linked groups are aiming to retake a Texas-sized area of West Africa.
The Central African Republic Is Still in Crisis. Can UN Peacekeepers Help? A year and a half after deployment, UN forces still face serious challenges in supporting a political solution to the conflict.