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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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Sudan
Credibility in Short Supply in Sudan
Champions of democracy in Sudan should be wary of promises from junta leaders to give up political power.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin January 11, 2023 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: December 31-January 6
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from December 31, 2022, to January 6, 2023.
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program January 10, 2023 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: December 24-30
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from December 24 to December 30, 2022. 
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program January 9, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Abubakar’s Endgame
    For Nigeria’s serial presidential candidate, familiarity is both strength and disadvantage.
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare January 9, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • Zambia
    Zambia’s Bet on Democracy
    High stakes and encouraging progress in Zambia should prompt international support.
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin January 4, 2023 Africa in Transition