November 07, 2022
Africa: Theory From the South? - Democratic Regress Will Hurt the United States' African Allies
Much more than material support for the democratic process, Africa--and the developing world--needs the United States to reaffirm its commitment to democratic principles. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Outrage Over Abuse of African Migrants
Citizen backlash to stories of labor exploitation may complicate Gulf states' foreign policy agenda in East Africa. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Nigeria: A State of Uncertainty
Nigerians hold their breath as Western nations' terror alerts deepen apprehension about the country's immediate prospects. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Sudan: Sudan's Coup - One Year Later
Despite military officials seizing power from the transitional government one year ago, Sudanese citizens continue to mobilize for a democratic future. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Uganda: Uganda's Uncertain Future
While the Twitter war between Uganda and Kenya may be entertaining, the implications of a succession crisis in Uganda are serious. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Nigeria: A Tertiary Debacle
Nigerian universities urgently need a reboot; whether ASUU should be part of that process is an open question. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Tanzania: Maasai Evictions Highlight Conflict Between 'Preservation' and Citizenship
The regional court's ruling in favour of the Tanzanian government has serious implications for indigenous citizenship rights and the state of democracy in the country. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Ethiopia: Peace Talks for Tigray Delayed
An absence of political will may prove a far harder problem than complicated logistics Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: Is Igbo Separatism Dead?
Peter Obi's ascendance appears to have ripped up the Igbo self-determination playbook. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Africa: Stoking Resentment Obscures Foreign Agendas
As African populations continue to reject the status-quo, opportunists find a foothold. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Burkina Faso: A Country in Freefall
The latest military coup d'état would seem to be the least of Burkina Faso's problems. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Mali: Mali's Junta Sees Enemies Everywhere
Blaming external actors for the country's woes accomplishes little for the Malian people. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Nigeria: Policing Breakthrough in Nigeria
The nascent elite consensus around state police is an important milestone on the path to true federalism. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Sanctions Smokescreen
Debates about sanctions obscure the real crisis in Zimbabwe. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Nigeria: Will Obi Reinvigorate the Nigerian Labor Movement?
The alliance between Peter Obi and the Labour Party in Nigeria disguises a fundamental conflict in their political and economic outlook. Read more »
September 15, 2022
South Africa: Biden and Ramaphosa Need to Confront Transnational Security Concerns
The upcoming White House visit presents an opportunity to deepen monitoring and evaluation of bilateral collaboration on defense, intelligence, and law enforcement matters. Read more »
September 14, 2022
South Africa: A Conversation With Minister Naledi Pandor of South Africa
Speaker: Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa Read more »
September 13, 2022
Africa: Rule By Salary
Public employee wages have become a blunt political instrument in the hands of many African governments. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Ethiopia: A Wounded Ethiopia
Once celebrated as a regional power broker, Ethiopia today is a ripe target for opportunists Read more »
September 07, 2022
Kenya: What Next for Kenya?
Now affirmed by the Supreme Court, the Ruto administration will have campaign promises put to the test. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Africa: Mikhail Gorbachev On the Streets of Accra
The aftershock of the collapse of the Soviet empire reverberated from Cape Town to Cairo. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Higher Education At a Crossroads
The Nigerian government and university professors stare each other down as the fate of the country's tertiary education hangs in the balance. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Africa: Is Western Policy On Migration Holding Africa Back?
More than a generous immigration policy, Africa desperately needs help holding on to its precious human capital. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Kenya: Taking Stock of the Kenyan Election
With a divided electoral commission and legal challenges in the works, Kenya's presidential election is neither the disaster some feared, nor the unambiguous success hoped for by… Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: Massive Borrowing Puts Nigeria's Future At Risk
The country's bloated debt portfolio is the outcome of decades-long economic mismanagement. Read more »