July 28, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup: Quote from Crisis Group's Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim
"The coup in Niger has dashed the hopes which the one Sahelian country that has so far shown a degree of resilience to both insecurity and political instability, gave the region. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Nigeria: Fighting Among Boko Haram Splinters Rages On
Two years after the suicide of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, jihadist factions continue a battle for control of Nigeria's north east. In this Q&A, Crisis Group assesses… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Cameroon: A Second Look At Cameroon's Anglophone Special Status
In 2019, Cameroon's government acknowledged the Anglophone regions' distinct identity by giving them Special Status. Yet this legal framework has not quelled the separatist… Read more »
September 08, 2022
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 »
August 05, 2022
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 »
April 11, 2006
Guinea: Power Struggle Over Govt's Future Is Beginning
With a power struggle emerging in Guinea as the president's long reign nears its end, international actors should send clear signals that a military takeover would be unacceptable. Read more »