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March 27
Africa: When Non-Intervention Becomes a Dogma
Sometimes the only thing worse than foreign intervention is non-intervention. Read more »
March 04
Chad: Chad's 'Democratic' Transition
In assessing Chad's upcoming elections, the junta's actions should speak louder than their words. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: The Case Against Military Rule
Nigeria needs a change of direction, not a change of government. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: A Tragedy Sixty-Four Years in the Making
The crisis in Nigeria offers a rare opportunity to rethink the moral foundations of the Nigerian state. Read more »
February 15
East Africa: United States Lacks Strategic Clarity On the Horn of Africa
The recent flurry of congressional and executive attention on Sudan needs to be married to a long-term strategy toward the Horn of Africa. Read more »
February 29
Guinea: Guinea's Junta Feels the Heat
As external actors seem to lessen pressure on West Africa's juntas, Guineans register their discontent with military governance. Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Religious Rumblings
Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the Bola Tinubu administration, none more so than Nigerian Christians. Read more »
January 03
Congo-Kinshasa: History Breeds Skepticism in the DRC's Electoral Results
Attempts to promote "stability" in 2019 bear predictable consequences in the Democratic Republic of Congo's most recent election. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia in Troubled Waters
Ethiopia has struggled to recover from the fallout of the Tigray conflict, with few signs of improvement for 2024. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Sudan: A Tragedy of Disregard
A directionless response toward the conflict in Sudan continues to exact devastating consequences on civilians and the region. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Catastrophic Displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The latest revelations about the scale of the Democratic Republic of Congo's crisis deserve attention. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: 1100 Kenyans Will Not Save Haiti
The UN-authorized Kenyan peace mission to Haiti is a welcome gesture, but it falls drastically short of the help the country urgently needs to establish a modern state. Read more »
August 28, 2023
West Africa: The Rise of the Gangsta Militariat
The latest generation of African coupists offers definitive proof that the armed forces are the greatest victims of military rule. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: Africa's Multiple Security Crises
Across the continent, ill-conceived security arrangements are having unintended consequences Read more »
July 31, 2023
Africa: Pax Nigeriana
Nigeria should lead an Afro-Western alliance to flush out Niger's military junta and restore democracy in the country. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: The Military Seizes Power in Niger
Pro-democracy forces must address the conditions that create fertile ground for coup d'états. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Mali: Uncertain Future After Referendum
Last week, authorities in Mali announced that a constitutional referendum consolidating more power in the presidency and the military had been overwhelmingly approved by voters.… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Sudan: Seeking Urgency On Sudan
Sudan's crisis is deepening, and the international response is utterly inadequate. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Mixed Signals
International re-engagement and new peace talks point in a positive direction, but multiple indicators point to fragility and risk. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Sudan: What Should U.S. Do About Sudan?
Amid protracted conflict in Sudan, the United States should work to lower the temperature amongst external actors, and support Sudanese citizens, who remain steadfast in their… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Sudan: Security Infighting Drives Delays in Transition to Democracy
Though the military claims to be a stabilizing force for Sudan's transition to democracy, divisions amongst the security elite continue to hinder progress toward civilian rule. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: An Ever More Precarious Situation in DR Congo
As the Democratic Republic of Congo's decades-long struggle with insecurity heats up, increased regional military engagement heightens risks. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Africa: The United States Should Not Play Russia's Game in Africa
In the wake of reports of a Wagner Group plot in Chad, Washington should resist the urge to resurrect Cold War-era partnerships. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: The Limits of the U.S.-South Africa Relationship
The Biden administration's attempts to build closer bonds with South Africa may not bear fruit, but it may be worth devoting more attention to nongovernmental actors. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Africa: Staying Neutral On Ukraine Easier Said Than Done for African States
As the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group expands its Africa footprint, questions remain about what "neutrality" really looks like for African governments. Read more »
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