April 22
Nigeria: The Current Situation in Nigeria
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April 19
Africa: For Peace in Africa, Boost Regional Blocs - - Like West Africa's Ecowas
ECOWAS has proven it can solve crises. But like U.N. and other bodies, it needs updating. Read more »
April 18
Sudan: Four Priorities for Sudan a Year Into the Civil War
A devastating humanitarian crisis and the risk of regional war demand a new approach from the international community. Read more »
April 15
West Africa: To Help Stabilize West Africa, Bolster a Key Partner - Nigeria
Better democracy and growth in Africa's heavyweight nation will influence the region. Read more »
March 21
West Africa: For Sahel Stability, U.S. Needs Broader, Coordinated Policy
U.S. efforts can advance peace with a wider scope, deeper integration to its efforts. Read more »
February 22
West Africa: For Peace in Sahel, African and U.S. Experts Urge Focused Partnership
The past month has sharpened a decade-old question for U.S. and international policymakers: How best, in 2024, to help stabilize what is now the world's largest single zone of… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Can the DRC Hold Free and Fair Elections Amid Mass Displacement?
Violence and instability threaten to dampen DRC voters' enthusiasm as the election unfolds. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: 10 Years On, Mandela's Model Can Build Peace in a Despairing World
A decade after Nelson Mandela died, our world needs his twin focus: justice and reconciliation. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Africa: How Israel vs Hamas Impacts Regional Relations
Former Egyptian diplomat Hesham Youssef looks at what these unfolding events mean for the region and what comes next. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Sudan: After Six Months of Civil War, What's the State of Play in Sudan?
While the international community struggles to coordinate a unified effort to broker peace, Sudanese civilians bear the brunt of the fighting. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Algeria: Can Algeria Help Niger Recover From Its Army Coup?
Algeria's offer to mediate is an opportunity that Africans and the West should seize. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Ghana: Amid a Region Rife With Coups and Instability, Ghana Is a Democratic Bulwark
Washington should deepen cooperation with Ghana to promote and sustain democracy as a governance model. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Africa: In Africa, Here's How to Respond to Russia's Brutal Wagner Group
Moral condemnation won’t help. The U.S. and West should enable African-led changes for better governance and security. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: A Key Election for Nigeria Raises a Rising Demand: Inclusion
After 24 years of civilian rule, Nigerians debate how to strengthen their democracy. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Ethiopia: In a Raging Civil War, How Can Ethiopia Get on Track Towards Peace?
As the conflict enters its deadliest phase, U.S. leadership and collaboration with African partners are desperately needed to stop the slide. Read more »