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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.

October 18, 2019

Democracy
Tenth Annual Back-to-School Event: Live! The World Next Week

The 2019 CFR annual Back-to-School Event celebrated the tenth anniversary of the podcast The World Next Week with a live taping before a student audience. CFR Senior Vice President James M. Lindsay, …

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May 16, 2022

Nigeria
Gruesome “Blasphemy” Killing Brings Nigeria’s Long-Running Ethno-Religious Divide Into Sharp Focus

Last week’s gruesome murder of Deborah Yakubu, a home economics sophomore at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, comes at a time of escalating social and economic tension in Nigeria, and will most certainly raise the political stakes as the country enters electioneering season in preparation for next year’s presidential election.

A sign that reads "Higher Shariah Court," a child with a bucket in the background, and an old looking building.

June 1, 2020

China’s Growing Footprint in Africa

Please join our panelists for a discussion of China’s development model in Africa and the effects of its expanding influence on the continent, with a focus on economic investments and diplomacy. 

Play Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera in front of a row of tall flags

March 6, 2023

United States
Meet Marianne Williamson, Democratic Presidential Candidate

The best-selling author, spiritual guru, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate announced her candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination.

Marianne Williamson