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March 11, 2024

Religion
A King and His Subjects

The relationship between a Nigerian pastor on death row and his congregation offers a timely glimpse into the nature of devotion and social obedience across African Pentecostal churches. 

A former pastor of a Nigerian Pentecostal church is depicted in two advertisements, one for his birthday and the other for a 2019 presidential bid.

March 1, 2024

United States
Campaign Roundup: President Joe Biden Delivers His Third State of the Union Address

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden will likely stress his domestic achievements over his foreign policy challenges when he a…

Biden SOTU

February 23, 2024

Maternal and Child Health
Women This Week: Wife of Russian Opposition Leader Vows to Carry on His Work

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers February 17 to February 23.

A woman takes part in a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Omsk, Russia January 23, 2021.

April 22, 2024

Nigeria
The Record Breakers

Nigerians’ seemingly coordinated assault on the Guinness World Records offers a didactic lens into the national psyche and the state of the nation.

People cheer as Nigerian Chef Hilda Bassey attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual, in Lagos, Nigeria on May 15, 2023.

January 9, 2023

Nigeria
Abubakar’s Endgame

For Nigeria’s serial presidential candidate, familiarity is both strength and disadvantage.

Former Nigeria Vice President Atiku Abubakar adresses the People's Democratic Party delegates while gesturing with his hands.

May 3, 2023

United Kingdom
Is the Commonwealth Under King Charles III Still Relevant?

The coronation of King Charles, the sovereign of the Commonwealth, calls into question the role of the British monarch on the world stage.

The Gold State Coach is ridden alongside members of the military during a full overnight dress rehearsal of the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles III.

April 27, 2015

Sub-Saharan Africa
Where is Abubakar Shekau?

There is increased speculation about the whereabouts of Abubakar Shekau in the Nigerian media. His last media broadcast was in early March when he pledged allegiance to the self-proclaimed Islamic St…

Shekau Screen shot