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Michelle Gavin, Ebenezer Obadare, and other experts track political and security developments across sub-Saharan Africa.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa on December 3, 2024.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa on December 3, 2024. Esa Alexander/REUTERS
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Trump’s Misguided Policy Toward South Africa

by Michelle Gavin February 12, 2025

The U.S.-South Africa relationship needs a rethink. But the Trump administration’s approach is only making a bad situation worse.  

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Angola
Domestic Politics Overshadow Biden’s Africa Visit
The pardoning of Hunter Biden raises discomforting parallels as President Biden lands in Angola. 
Post by Michelle Gavin December 3, 2024 Africa in Transition
Kenya
Rescuing Haiti from Gang Rule
To save Haiti, the United States needs to lead from the front.
Post by Ebenezer Obadare and Robert I. Rotberg November 26, 2024 Africa in Transition
Mozambique
High Stakes in Southern Africa
Elections in Namibia and proposed negotiations in Mozambique make this a pivotal week for the region’s future governance.
Post by Michelle Gavin November 25, 2024 Africa in Transition
  • Immigration and Migration
    An Immigration Debate Worth Having
    The best immigration policy is one that helps developing countries hold on to their best.
    Post by Ebenezer Obadare November 12, 2024 Africa in Transition
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
    Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo
    Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government. 
    Post by Michelle Gavin November 7, 2024 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    A Country and Its Diaspora
    Nigerians admire Nigerian immigrants in the diaspora, until they don’t.
    Post by Ebenezer Obadare November 4, 2024 Africa in Transition
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
    What Does Africa Really Want?
    The continent’s case for “global restructuring” is muddled.
    Post by Ebenezer Obadare October 30, 2024 Africa in Transition
  • Botswana
    Botswana’s Pivotal Elections
    The next leadership of Botswana must look beyond political feuds, rebuild trust with its citizens, and deliver on its promises to maintain the country's democratic and development progress.
    Post by Michelle Gavin October 29, 2024 Africa in Transition
  • Mozambique
    Mozambique’s Election Set to Fuel Cynicism
    Outsiders must do more than shrug at outright rigging and post-election violence. 
    Post by Michelle Gavin October 23, 2024 Africa in Transition
  • Ethiopia
    Tensions Rising in the Horn of Africa
    In the Horn of Africa, the time is now for preventative diplomacy.
    Post by Michelle Gavin October 18, 2024 Africa in Transition