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Africa in Transition

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: July 30-August 5
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 30 to August 5, 2022.  
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program August 9, 2022 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
A Religious Dilemma
Nigerian Christians must decide whether to cut or thrust. 
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare August 8, 2022 Africa in Transition
Kenya
Kenya’s Paradoxical Elections
Kenya’s next president will have to win more than just votes to gain legitimacy.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin August 4, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 23-29
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 23 to July 29, 2022.
    Blog Post by CFR Africa Program August 2, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria in Uncharted Waters
    The contending scenarios as social order breaks down.
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare August 1, 2022 Africa in Transition