Nigeria: Mitigating Risks of Violence in Nigeria's 2023 Elections

The largest, most youthful electorate in Nigerian history will head to the polls soon to decide high-stakes presidential, parliamentary and state-level races. Numerous violent… Read more »

Sudan: A Critical Window to Bolster Sudan's Next Government

A deal between Sudan's military and its factious political elites has opened the door to installing a civilian government. Signatories should work to win broader support during the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Offensive Against Al-Shabaab

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Omar Mahmood, Crisis Group's senior analyst for Eastern Africa, about the government offensive backed by local clans that is making gains… Read more »

Nigeria: Countdown Begins to Nation's Crucial 2023 Elections

Nigeria's forthcoming general elections, with four presidential candidates of note, will be hard fought. In this Q&A, Crisis Group outlines what is at stake and how key actors… Read more »

Chad: Social Media Could Be a Boon to Political Transition

Chadian's growing use of social media could prove a boon for the country's political transition, but it could also fuel violence offline. With donor's backing, authorities, civil… Read more »

Kenya: A Triumph for Kenya's Democracy

On 5 September, Kenya's Supreme Court upheld Deputy President William Ruto's victory in the 9 August presidential election. The decision concludes a hard-fought electoral campaign… Read more »

Sudan: A Breakthrough in Sudan's Impasse?

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, says the army will step aside to make way for a civilian government. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Alan Boswell… Read more »

Kenya: Countdown Begins to Kenya's Transitional Election

Kenya's highly anticipated vote featuring two political heavyweights, Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto, is likely to be closely… Read more »

Kenya: Drought, Violence and Politics - Inside Laikipia's Cattle War

A historic drought in Kenya is coinciding with a hotly contested election. Nerves in central and northern Kenya are fraying, as climate stresses intensify intercommunal conflict… Read more »

Ethiopia: At Long Last, Ethiopia Prepares for Peace Talks

Ethiopia's federal and Tigray regional governments are finally gearing up for direct negotiations. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert William Davison discusses why the feuding… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's 2022 Election - High Stakes

The 9 August presidential vote in Kenya pits the incumbent's favourite against a populist challenger. It will be hard-fought. To avert the violence that has marred past contests,… Read more »

Somalia: A Welcome Chance for a Reset

It took sixteen months, but Somalia's elections have finally concluded - and without major incident. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood looks at the challenges… Read more »

Somalia: New President in Somalia, New Opportunity for Reconciliation

On 15 May, Somali Lawmakers Voted in New President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. the Peaceful Vote and Transfer of Power Drew a Line Under What Had Been a Fraught, Long-Delayed and… Read more »

Central African Republic: Averting Further Fragmentation of the Armed Forces

Disbanded in 2013, today the Central African army is present throughout the country. But structural problems could weaken it once again. To avoid a downward spiral, Bangui and its… Read more »

Southern Africa: Winning Peace in Mozambique's Embattled North

Rwandan and southern African troops have helped authorities fight an Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's northernmost province. The threat is greatly lowered but not… Read more »

Sudan: Toward a Reset for the Transition

The failure to reach a consensus between the civilian population and the military has led to the resignation of Sudan's prime minister. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2022,… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's Imperilled Transition - Policy Recommendations for the U.S.

In a 1 February 2022 hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Crisis Group's President & CEO Dr. Comfort Ero testified on the escalating situation in… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's Political Impasse

Sudan has been at a political impasse since a military coup in October removed the civilian-led government that had been leading the country's transition since the toppling of Omar… Read more »

Ethiopia: A Rare Chance for Peace in Ethiopia

Tigray's leaders have withdrawn their forces from neighbouring regions and called for a cessation of hostilities followed by negotiations. Ethiopia's federal government should… Read more »

Ethiopia: Time to End Ethiopia's Unwinnable Civil War

Federal forces have recorded gains in recent weeks but Ethiopia's brutal civil war may well grind on without a winner. Addis Ababa must let more aid into blockaded Tigray and the… Read more »

Central African Republic: Russia's Influence in the Central African Republic

Russia has become the Central African Republic's preferred ally in its battle with insurgents. But the government's use of Russian mercenaries as it goes on the offensive is… Read more »

Somalia: Reforming the AU Mission in Somalia

The African Union Mission in Somalia's UN mandate is nearing its end. Despite the mission's mixed record, its withdrawal could allow Islamist Al-Shabaab insurgents to take over the… Read more »

Sudan: After the Coup, Restoring Sudan's Transition

Mass protests have erupted throughout Sudan following the 25 October coup, prompting backlash from the security forces. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Jonas Horner outlines… Read more »

Sudan: Reversing Sudan's Dangerous Coup

The Sudanese military has ousted civilian leaders in a power grab that leaves the country's transition in limbo. Led by the African Union, external actors should pull out all the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Civil War - Cutting a Deal to Stop the Bloodshed

The combatants in northern Ethiopia are digging in for a long fight, despite high fatalities and famine conditions for civilians. The war looks set to worsen. Outside powers should… Read more »