Nigeria: The Current Situation in Nigeria

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »