Special report | The forever wars
Parts of Africa will remain unstable for decades
The lack of education and jobs is a major cause
ON THE EDGE of a shallow ravine in the far western corner of Burkina Faso two vehicles bristling with machine guns come to a stop. Several bearded white men lean out, keeping watch for jihadists. Nearby, other Western soldiers are helping their African counterparts stage a mock attack on an insurgent base.
This article appeared in the Special report section of the print edition under the headline “The forever wars”
From the March 28th 2020 edition
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