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

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Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi waves as he arrives to be sworn in for a second term as a president during the inauguration ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on January 20, 2024.
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi waves as he arrives to be sworn in for a second term as a president during the inauguration ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on January 20, 2024. Justin Makangara/REUTERS
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Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo

by Michelle Gavin November 7, 2024

Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government. 

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Nigeria
A Geopolitical Imperative
Nigeria should seize the opportunity to raise its diplomatic game and lead the continent from the front.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare June 21, 2023 Africa in Transition
Sudan
Seeking Urgency on Sudan
Sudan’s crisis is deepening, and the international response is utterly inadequate.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin June 15, 2023 Africa Program
Nigeria
The Nigerian Conundrum
When an irresistible society meets an immovable state. 
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare June 14, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: June 3-9
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from June 3 to June 9, 2023. 
    Blog Post by CFR Africa Program June 13, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 27-June 2
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from May 27 to June 2, 2023.
    Blog Post by CFR Africa Program June 9, 2023 Africa in Transition