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

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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
A Chance to Consolidate
The international community must help Nigeria make the best of an imperfect situation.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare March 1, 2023 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 18-24
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 18 to February 24, 2023. 
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program February 27, 2023 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 11-17
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 11 to February 17, 2023.   
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program February 27, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    The Continental Implications of Nigeria’s Elections
    The example of Nigeria’s consequential upcoming elections could shape politics across the continent. 
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin February 23, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    What’s at Stake in Nigeria’s General Elections?
    Voters in Africa’s most populous country and largest economy cast ballots for a new leader in the Feb. 25 Nigerian general elections. Here are answers to some essential questions about the vote:
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare February 22, 2023 Africa in Transition