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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
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 22-28
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 22 to October 28, 2022. 
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program November 1, 2022 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
A State of Uncertainty
Nigerians hold their breath as Western nations’ terror alerts deepen apprehension about the country’s immediate prospects.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare October 31, 2022 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 15-21
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 15 to October 21, 2022. 
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program October 25, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • Sudan
    Sudan's Coup: One Year Later
    Despite military officials seizing power from the transitional government one year ago, Sudanese citizens continue to mobilize for a democratic future. 
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin October 24, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 8-14
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 8 to October 14, 2022.   
    Blog Post by CFR Africa Program October 19, 2022 Africa in Transition