As South Africa concludes a set of historic national elections, questions remain on how its democracy will fare in response to a new set of challenges.

The disregard paid to Sudan’s brutal conflict is an indictment on the international community.

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. 

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

Outright seizure of the Russian Central Bank’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets is off the table for now, but it is still possible to obtain large sums from the interest on these assets.

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.