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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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Sub-Saharan Africa
As Russia and the United States Seek Influence in Africa, Strategic Pitfalls Loom
High level visits should signal commitment, not just competition.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin July 28, 2022 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 16-22
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 16 to July 22, 2022. 
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin July 26, 2022 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Will Economic Collapse Precede Political Transition in Nigeria?
Nigeria is staring down the barrel of financial bankruptcy.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare July 25, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • Somalia
    Stranded Somali Soldiers Raise Questions About Horn Alliances
    Eritrean interests may be better served than those of Ethiopia and Somalia.
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin July 20, 2022 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 9-15
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 9 to July 15, 2022.   
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin July 18, 2022 Africa in Transition