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April 23, 2021

Ethiopia
What to Know About the Conflict in Ethiopia

Three years ago, Abiy Ahmed came to power with promises of peace. Now, jarring reports of killings and sexual violence have come out of Tigray, Ethiopia’s northernmost region. Here’s what to know abo…

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Explainer Video by Thamine Nayeem and Claire Klobucista

August 17, 2009

Afghanistan
Afghan Elections: A Perilous Time

Ahmed Rashid, a leading expert on Afghanistan, says the August 20 presidential election in Afghanistan is "critically important" to achieving political stability, but he worries the vote will trigger…

Interview by Ahmed Rashid and Bernard Gwertzman

November 21, 2023

Climate Change
COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai: What to Expect

Scientists say governments need to act with more urgency to keep global warming in check. How much progress is possible at COP28?

In Brief by Clara Fong

September 22, 2017

Middle East and North Africa
Restoring Stability in a Turbulent Middle East: A Perspective From the League of Arab States

Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit discusses the state of affairs in the Middle East. 

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Event by Ahmed Aboul Gheit

October 10, 2023

Nigeria
Paper Truths and Counterfeit Lives

The furor over Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s academic records is less about his person and more about the character of Nigerian society.  

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria's newly declared winner of 2023 presidential election, Bola Tinubu stand side by side holding a certificate.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

December 6, 2022

Somalia
Al-Shabaab

Al-Shabaab remains capable of carrying out massive attacks in Somalia and nearby countries despite a long-running African Union offensive against the Islamist terrorist group.

A military spokesman for al-Shabaab issues a statement in front of several fighters bearing arms.
Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista, Jonathan Masters, and Mohammed Aly Sergie