Our Burning Planet

West African coups set to worsen already prevailing economic crises, mass hunger and violent chaos

By William Gumede

Africa

Mediated dialogue required as Burkina Faso coup threatens to compound Sahel’s political and security crises

By Ornella Moderan and Fahiraman Rodrigue Koné for ISS Today

Africa

Can there ever be such a thing as a good coup d'état? The short answer, in an ideal world, is No

By Craig Bailie

Africa

The sudden proliferation of coups in West Africa and the Sahel bodes ill for the democratic project in Africa

By Adeoye O Akinola

Africa

Guinea’s President Alpha Condé apparently toppled in coup

By Peter Fabricius

Africa

China offers backing to Guinea president after disputed election

By Reuters

Africa

Guinea President Conde wins re-election in landslide - preliminary results

By Reuters

Africa

Guinea opposition candidate claims victory, violence erupts

By Reuters

Africa

Guinea’s president Alpha Condé wants his third term at all costs

By Mohamed M Diatta

Africa

ISS Today: Creating conditions conducive to stability in Guinea-Bissau

By ISS Today

Africa

Did South Africa really rig Guinea’s elections?

By Simon Allison

Africa

Shock and ore: How Guinea took charge of its most valuable resource

By Simon Allison