A clumsy coup d’état attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals the underlying fragility of U.S.-DRC relations.  

During Kenya’s state visit, the United States should work toward building a more resilient model of U.S.-Africa partnerships.

The United States should resist a “business as usual” approach to Chad.  

Tensions in the U.S.-South Africa relationship only heighten as both countries head towards national elections. 

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. Congress is empowered to set tariff policy, but it has delegated much of its authority to the president.

In assessing Chad’s upcoming elections, the junta’s actions should speak louder than their words.    

As external actors seem to lessen pressure on West Africa’s juntas, Guineans register their discontent with military governance.

The recent flurry of congressional and executive attention on Sudan needs to be married to a long-term strategy toward the Horn of Africa. 

President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone Senegal’s elections threatens the country’s democratic identity.

The use of deepfakes in the presidential campaign makes clear the risks of continuing to allow technology companies to self-regulate.