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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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Ethiopia
Progress Towards Peace for Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict
While the Nairobi agreement offers hope for a resolution to Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict, uncertainties remain, and the damage done will reshape U.S.-Ethiopia relations.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 14, 2022 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 29-November 4
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 29 to November 4, 2022. 
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program November 9, 2022 Africa in Transition
Democratic Republic of Congo
Dangerous Trends in Eastern Congo
The resurgence of the M23 rebel group in Eastern Congo increases suffering for civilians and heightens international tensions.    
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 8, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • Political Transitions
    Theory From the South?
    Much more than material support for the democratic process, Africa—and the developing world—needs the United States to reaffirm its commitment to democratic principles.
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare November 7, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • East Africa
    Outrage Over Abuse of African Migrants
    Citizen backlash to stories of labor exploitation may complicate Gulf states’ foreign policy agenda in East Africa.
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 3, 2022 Africa in Transition