West Africa: A Dubious Turn in the Sahel

Washington’s latest diplomatic overtures to the three junta-led Sahelian states send the wrong message about U.S. tolerance of bad behavior in the region. Read more »

South Africa: Who Is Really in Charge in South Africa?

Earlier this month, several members of the BRICS grouping conducted joint naval exercises, called “Will for Peace 2026” off South African waters. China led the… Read more »

Uganda: A Gathering Impunity

Geopolitical transformation appears to have induced political license across Africa. Read more »

Ethiopia: The Danger of Renewed U.S. Interest in the GERD

In a region already crowded with external actors, the U.S. risks escalating tensions. Read more »

Uganda: A Senseless Election

Museveni's efforts to ensure an electoral victory will almost certainly be successful, but will only exacerbate simmering resentment. Read more »

Senegal: Debt Drives a Wedge in Senegal

Frustrations rise as newly-public debt threatens PASTEF's agenda and creates a rift between its two leaders. Read more »

Nigeria: Postcard From Cotonou

Foiled or not, the attempted military takeover in Benin bodes ill for political stability in West Africa. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Ceremonial Foreign Policy - Shallowly Engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali

In shallowly engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali, Washington does little to promote peace and risks insulating leaders from accountability. Read more »

Tanzania: Protest and Crackdown in Tanzania

A farcical election and brutal state violence make Tanzania the latest example of a government not fit for purpose. Read more »

Nigeria: Religion and the Nigerian Crisis

The question is not whether contemporary violence in northern Nigeria is motivated by religion; the real question is why the commentariat is loath to admit it. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Cameroon: Cameroon At an Inflection Point

Regardless of who is announced as the winner in this month's election, change is coming for Cameroon. Read more »

Africa: Transactionalism Tested

The United States' hastily established third country deportation deals are chaotic and counterproductive. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Je Suis Yahaya

The Supreme Court of Nigeria should free Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and declare blasphemy laws in the country unconstitutional. Read more »

Nigeria: Lynching in the Name of God

Official inaction is giving free rein to religious lawlessness in Nigeria. Read more »

Africa: Who Needs Pan-Africanism?

Africa does not need political unity; it needs to rally round proven ideas. Read more »

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 »

Somalia: When It Comes to Somalia, It's Always Complicated

Pivoting to Somaliland does not mean the U.S. can wash its hands of Somalia. Read more »

Africa: Diplomacy Without Consequences

The problem with the Rubio memo is not what it says about American attitude towards Africa, it is what it says about the country's conception of itself and its historical mission… Read more »

Nigeria: The Limits of Constitutional Engineering

Nigeria's problems are unlikely to be solved by well-meaning amendments to its laws. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Another DRC Peace Deal

Adding M23 to the talks is a positive step, but the agreement's test will be whether it can change circumstances on the ground. Read more »

Nigeria: The Opposition Versus Tinubu

A new alliance of old and recent adversaries is figuring how to make Tinubu a one-term president. Read more »