November 14
Chad: Limiting the Impact of the War in Sudan On Ouaddaï
Since April 2023, eastern Chad has received more than 930,000 people fleeing the war in neighbouring Sudan, creating an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The Chadian government… Read more »
October 16
Cameroon: Arrest of Separatist Leader Puts Spotlight On Cameroon's Anglophone Conflict
Norwegian police have arrested a Cameroonian separatist leader, Lucas Ayaba Cho, on charges of incitement of crimes against humanity, marking the first major attempt to address… Read more »
October 15
Central African Republic: Bringing Lasting Peace to the Central African Republic
Fighting with rebels is aggravating communal tensions in the Central African Republic, a country also buffeted by geopolitical rivalries. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2024 -… Read more »
August 23
Chad: Breaking the Cycle of Farmer-Herder Violence
Farmer-herder violence in Chad has reached unprecedented levels in recent years, exacerbating the perceived divide between the north and south of the country. President Mahamat… Read more »
May 03
Chad: Averting the Risk of Post-Transition Instability
Chadians will soon elect a new president, concluding a three-year political transition that will almost certainly see the incumbent Mahamat Déby Itno retain power. In this… Read more »
April 25
Cameroon: Curbing Feuds Over Water in Cameroon's Far North
Disputes over water in the northern tip of Cameroon turned deadly in 2021, taking on a troubling ethnic dimension. The authorities have striven to contain the fighting, but to be… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Africa: The Fallout in Chad From the Fighting in Darfur
War in Sudan's Darfur region has triggered a refugee crisis in eastern Chad and raised concerns that turmoil could spread. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Enrica Picco draws… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Central African Republic: Rwanda's Growing Role in the Central African Republic
Rwanda has become a major player in the Central African Republic, helping the government fight insurgents, supporting state reforms and investing in numerous businesses. This… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Cameroon: A Second Look At Cameroon's Anglophone Special Status
In 2019, Cameroon's government acknowledged the Anglophone regions' distinct identity by giving them Special Status. Yet this legal framework has not quelled the separatist… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Central African Republic: Ten Years After the Coup, Is the Central African Republic Facing Another Major Crisis?
In March 2013, Seleka rebels triggered a civil war in the Central African Republic. A decade later, strong domestic and international tensions raise concerns the country could face… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Cameroon: Canada Initiative Offers Opportunity for Cameroon Peace Process
Pre-talks between Cameroon's government and Anglophone separatists, facilitated by Canada, have opened the door to a long overdue peace process, but Yaoundé has baulked. The… Read more »
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