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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
Buhari’s Unforced Error
A poorly thought out and poorly timed monetary policy sends Nigeria into a tailspin.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare February 17, 2023 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 4-10
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 4 to February 10, 2023. 
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program February 15, 2023 Africa in Transition
Heads of State and Government
The Art of Ruling for Life
How do Africa’s many “leaders for life” do it?
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare February 14, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Cameroon
    From Bad to Worse in Cameroon?
    As President Paul Biya turns ninety this week, an escalating power struggle for his position leaves most Cameroonians with little to celebrate.  
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin February 13, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: January 28-February 3
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from January 28 to February 3, 2023. 
    Blog Post by CFR Africa Program February 7, 2023 Africa in Transition