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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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Democratic Republic of Congo
The Papal Theory of Underdevelopment
Pope Francis’ diagnosis of the causes of African underdevelopment is simplistic, condescending, and ahistorical.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare February 6, 2023 Africa in Transition
South Africa
The Limits of the U.S.-South Africa Relationship
The Biden administration’s attempts to build closer bonds with South Africa may not bear fruit, but it may be worth devoting more attention to nongovernmental actors.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin February 1, 2023 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: January 21-27
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from January 21 to January 27, 2023. 
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program January 31, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Censorship and Freedom of Expression
    Whither Political Freedoms in Africa?
    When it comes to civil liberties in Africa, Western governments and institutions must put their monies where their mouths are.
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare January 30, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
    Staying Neutral on Ukraine Easier Said Than Done for African States
    As the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group expands its Africa footprint, questions remain about what “neutrality” really looks like for African governments. 
    Blog Post by Alexandra Dent January 27, 2023 Africa in Transition