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The Nigerian Century: How Africa’s Most Populous Country Can Fulfill Its Destiny

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and has the potential to be, in partnership with the United States and other western allies, the anchor of economic transformation and democratic stability i…

May 7, 2024

Public Health Threats and Pandemics
What Is Avian Flu?

A global surge in avian flu outbreaks in birds and some mammals is worrying poultry farmers, scientists, and health experts. The trend is provoking questions about the future of the disease and globa…

A man is kneeling, surrounded by poultry and farm equipment as he examines a bird on the ground.
Backgrounder by Mariel Ferragamo

July 20, 2023

South Africa
Will South Africa’s Power Crisis Sink Its Green Ambitions?

A devastating power crisis is plaguing South Africa, battering its economy and threatening to sink its climate goals amid the global race to renewables.

In Brief by Mariel Ferragamo

June 13, 2023

LGBTQ+
Africa’s Struggle Toward Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws

Countries in Africa have some of the harshest and most discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in the world. But some governments are taking hopeful steps toward inclusion.

Protesters picket against Uganda's anti-gay bill at the Uganda High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
Article by Mariel Ferragamo and Kali Robinson

January 30, 2023

Censorship and Freedom of Expression
Whither Political Freedoms in Africa?

When it comes to civil liberties in Africa, Western governments and institutions must put their monies where their mouths are.

A vigil is shown with dozens of lit candles for prominent journalist Martinez Zogo. A poster of his face is shown which reads "Ta famille d'Amplitude FM te dit."
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

May 2, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa
A “New Scramble for Africa"?

When a phraseology says more about its users than the reality it purports to describe.  

The flag of Ghana is shown waving in front of a United States government plane.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition