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

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while visiting the U.S.-Mexico border in Calexico, California on April 5, 2019.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while visiting the U.S.-Mexico border in Calexico, California on April 5, 2019. Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS
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An Immigration Debate Worth Having

by Ebenezer Obadare November 12, 2024

The best immigration policy is one that helps developing countries hold on to their best.

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Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: April 29-May 5
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from April 29 to May 5, 2023.   
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program May 9, 2023 Africa in Transition
Ethiopia
Ethiopia's Mixed Signals
International re-engagement and new peace talks point in a positive direction, but multiple indicators point to fragility and risk.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 3, 2023 Africa in Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa
A “New Scramble for Africa"?
When a phraseology says more about its users than the reality it purports to describe.  
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare May 2, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: April 15-21
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from April 15 to April 21, 2023. 
    Blog Post by CFR Africa Program April 25, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Sudan
    Sudan in Crisis
    Amid protracted conflict in Sudan, the United States should work to lower the temperature amongst external actors, and support Sudanese citizens, who remain steadfast in their aspirations for a civilian-led government.  
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin April 20, 2023 Africa Program