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June 28, 2016

Sub-Saharan Africa
BREXIT and Africa

It is early to assess the long term consequences for sub-Saharan Africa of the United Kingdom’s (UK) vote to leave the European Union (EU) on June 24. However, in the short term, it is useful to look…

BREXIT and Africa
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

November 30, 2021

COVID-19
Omicron Travel Bans Will Hinder U.S. Africa Policy

When scientists in Botswana and South Africa identified the COVID-19 Omicron variant, they moved quickly to share that information internationally. The response from much of the world was to announce travel bans on Southern African states. Those restrictions are a brutal blow to Southern African economies and morale, even prompting a statement of concern from the UN secretary-general.

U.S. President Joe Biden stands wearing a mask behind Dr. Anthony Fauci, a top infectious disease expert, who is speaking at a podium with a mask in hand.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

May 25, 2023

Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 13-19

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from May 13 to May 19, 2023. 

Map of Nigeria shaded in red to reflect Nigeria Security Tracker-documented deaths per state. Borno state, the northeastern-most state, is dark red, while the rest of the country are shades of pink. Regions of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger that have experienced Boko Haram-related violence are also shaded.
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program Africa in Transition

March 21, 2019

Digital Policy
Building an Internet of Opportunity for Africa

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous country, is a representative example of the challenges Africa faces with internet connectivity. What steps can the country and the rest of the Afri…

Youths are seen browsing the internet at the launch of Google's free WiFi project in Lagos, Nigeria on July 26, 2018.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Net Politics Net Politics

October 2, 2020

Election 2020
Africa and the First U.S. Presidential Debate

Rather than a discussion about policy and ideas, the September 29 debate between Trump and Biden was a rant. In Africa, the debate will hardly burnish the image of democracy or the United States.

Vice President Biden and President Trump, both standing behind podiums, gesticulate towards the moderator during the first 2020 presidential debate.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

February 20, 2020

Sub-Saharan Africa
Secretary of State Pompeo Completes Trip to Africa

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently completed his first trip to Africa in his current role in the Trump administration. Over three days, he visited Dakar in Senegal, Luanda in Angola, and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, where he also visited the head of the African Union. During the trip, Secretary Pompeo advocated for a stronger U.S.-Africa relationship amidst China’s growing role on the continent. 

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in a dark suit with a red tie, walks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in a navy suit with a red tie, walks down white marble stairs with a red carpet at the Prime Minister office after a meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They are followed by two men in suits, and flanked by two armed Ethiopian guards in red berets and military fatigues.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition