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Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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September 20, 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa’s ‘Leaders for Life’
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world’s longest-ruling heads of state. Pro-democracy advocates have at times successfully stopped presidents from extending their mandates, but the authorita…
April 22, 2009
Sub-Saharan Africa
Leading Africa
With South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya all hobbled by varying degrees of instability and infighting, experts fear Africa lacks leadership for continent-wide security and economic initiatives.
April 12, 2007
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Creaky Political System
Nigeria has made progress since its return to democracy in 1999. But a political system crippled by corruption and dogged by ethnic tensions threatens to derail the country from its path toward good …
March 22, 2007
Nigeria
Security in Nigeria
Backgrounder: Ongoing sectarian troubles and corruption threaten Nigeria’s future security.
March 21, 2007
Nigeria
MEND: The Niger Delta’s Umbrella Militant Group
Backgrounder: MEND has gained global notoriety by disrupting oil supplies in the Niger Delta.