Africa

In this issue of Ifriqiya Rina Bassist analyses the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel region, as well as the incoming international support for the regional G5 Sahel joint force that was created in 2014. She argues that, despite some progress, more external funding is needed to implement vital development goals aimed at stabilizing the region.

In the new issue of Ifriqiya, Irit Back deals with how Middle Eastern powers are trying to increase their involvement in the Horn of Africa.

The second part of this review of Ethiopia’s economic development examines the strengths and weaknesses of the policies followed and the institutions established in recent years and compares them with the development policies adopted in East Asia.

Eline Rosenhart analyzes the way that the CAR has become an arena for the competition of interests between France and Russia.

Paul Rivlin analyzes the ongoing economic challenges faced by Ethiopia.

Rina Bassist analyzes Morocco's motivations for joining the African Union, and the concomitant evolution of its regional policy.

Adi Kraut-Adler examines how Chinese economic expansion in Africa is portrayed by the Western, African, and Chinese media.

Benjamin Yoel analyzes the relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea and proposes an interpretation of why the peace treaty between the two countries was recently signed.