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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: November 13–19
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from November 13 to November 19, 2021.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 22, 2021 Africa in Transition
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: November 6–12
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from November 6 to November 12, 2021.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 17, 2021 Africa in Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa
Meaningful Climate Action Requires Taking Africa’s Needs Seriously
Climate policy should be an integral facet of relations between Africa and the West.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 16, 2021 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 30–November 5
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 30 to November 5, 2021.
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 9, 2021 Africa in Transition
  • Sudan
    Sudan’s Coup Leaders Continue to Hold the Country Hostage
    Sudan's military leaders are prioritizing their own interests over that of their country. International actors should pressure the regime by raising the cost of doing so.
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 8, 2021 Africa in Transition