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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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The map depicts deaths by state. Borno State, in Nigeria's North East, is the epicenter of Boko Haram-related violence, which has also spilled into neighboring Adamawa and Yobe states, among others.

Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: March 18-24

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from March 18 to March 24, 2023. Read More

Nigeria
A Chance to Consolidate
The international community must help Nigeria make the best of an imperfect situation.
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 18-24
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 18 to February 24, 2023. 
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 11-17
This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 11 to February 17, 2023.   
  • Nigeria
    The Continental Implications of Nigeria’s Elections
    The example of Nigeria’s consequential upcoming elections could shape politics across the continent. 
  • Nigeria
    What’s at Stake in Nigeria’s General Elections?
    Voters in Africa’s most populous country and largest economy cast ballots for a new leader in the Feb. 25 Nigerian general elections. Here are answers to some essential questions about the vote:
  • Nigeria
    Buhari’s Unforced Error
    A poorly thought out and poorly timed monetary policy sends Nigeria into a tailspin.
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 4-10
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 4 to February 10, 2023. 
  • Heads of State and Government
    The Art of Ruling for Life
    How do Africa’s many “leaders for life” do it?
  • Cameroon
    From Bad to Worse in Cameroon?
    As President Paul Biya turns ninety this week, an escalating power struggle for his position leaves most Cameroonians with little to celebrate.  
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: January 28-February 3
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from January 28 to February 3, 2023.