June 08
Nigeria: Nigeria's Islamist Reckoning
The most recent abductions and executions in southwestern Nigeria have brought home the religious character of the threat to peace and security in the country. Read more »
May 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Minerals for Regime Security in the DR Congo
Washington's desire to extract mineral wealth has led it to full backing of Felix Tshisekedi, even as he angles for a third term. Read more »
April 28
East Africa: East African Autocrats Blame 'Outsiders' for Popular Discontent
In Tanzania and Uganda, legitimate concerns are cast as foreign intervention. Read more »
November 03, 2025
Nigeria: A Concerning Standoff
President Trump is right to draw attention to the plight of victims of Islamist terror in Nigeria, but a unilateral invasion of the country will be counterproductive. Read more »
October 24, 2025
Sudan: Shelling, Drones, and Hunger in El Fasher
Regional and international actors should approach the crisis in Sudan with the urgency it demands. Read more »
October 17, 2025
Africa: Transactionalism Tested
The United States' hastily established third country deportation deals are chaotic and counterproductive. Read more »
October 13, 2025
Nigeria: The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz
The security crisis in Nigeria may be complicated, but that does not make it any less religious. Read more »
October 08, 2025
Madagascar: Protests Arrive in Madagascar
Poor public service provision, poverty, and inequality have made Rajoelina's government the latest target of Gen Z demonstrations. Read more »
September 29, 2025
Nigeria: Je Suis Yahaya
The Supreme Court of Nigeria should free Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and declare blasphemy laws in the country unconstitutional. Read more »
September 09, 2025
Nigeria: Lynching in the Name of God
Official inaction is giving free rein to religious lawlessness in Nigeria. Read more »
September 08, 2025
Africa: Who Needs Pan-Africanism?
Africa does not need political unity; it needs to rally round proven ideas. Read more »
September 02, 2025
Zambia: Rising Political Frustration in Zambia
If Hichilema wants to repeat the coalition that delivered him the last election, he should focus less on the funeral arrangements of his predecessor and more on delivering wins to… Read more »
July 30, 2025
Nigeria: The Limits of Constitutional Engineering
Nigeria's problems are unlikely to be solved by well-meaning amendments to its laws. Read more »
July 07, 2025
Africa: Deadly Encounters
Why is contact between law enforcement and the average citizen in Africa so frequently lethal? Read more »
