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 »

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 »

Africa: Africa's Multiple Security Crises

Across the continent, ill-conceived security arrangements are having unintended consequences Read more »

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 »

Niger: The Military Seizes Power in Niger

Pro-democracy forces must address the conditions that create fertile ground for coup d'états. Read more »

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 »

Sudan: Seeking Urgency On Sudan

Sudan's crisis is deepening, and the international response is utterly inadequate. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »