Meeting of ECOWAS Defense Chiefs in Ghana

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Before any invasion is sanctioned, regional players would be wise to consider whether Niger is even ready for democracy
Mohamed Toumba, a coup leader, waives to supporters at Aug 6 rally

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A recent coup, and the region's determination to reverse it, may lead to a contest that sets a new direction for Africa
World's Population in 2100, Shown through Geographic Distortion

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The US is playing catch-up to build relationships with the world's fastest growing continent
A defiant Hissen Habre, former dictator of Chad, during his trial in 2016 (Carley Petesch, AP)
After 25 years, a brutal former dictator is brought to justice, signaling hope for a new era in Africa