Rising tensions between Morocco and the Polisario Front come at the worst time for parties to the Western Sahara conflict.

Will the Mauritanian president manage to keep the country’s political transition on track by fending off his predecessor’s attempts to sneak back into office?

While a resource-rich economy might be in Mauritania’s grasp, the benefits are unlikely to be enjoyed by all.

The story of Mauritania’s transformation from the weakest link in the crisis-ridden Sahel to one of its most resilient is instructive.

A dynamic region amidst great change, the Maghreb is also home to the conservative, literalist interpretation of Islam known as Salafism, which has emerged as a major social and political force.

The G5 Sahel Joint Force shows that improvised security initiatives are becoming more common in Africa.