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September 23, 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa
What’s Behind Africa’s Democratic Downturn?

Only eight out of nearly fifty sub-Saharan countries are considered free. Here’s why democracy is declining across the region.

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April 23, 2021

Central America
Why are People Fleeing the Northern Triangle?

Tens of thousands of migrants from a region known as the Northern Triangle are arriving at the U.S. southern border. Here’s why they’re making the arduous journey.

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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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April 8, 2020

China
Behind China's Influence in Africa

From trade to film, China's influence in Africa is nearly everywhere. Why—and at what cost?

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July 7, 2015

Global
The BRICS: Three Things to Know

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (known as the "BRICS") are forming multilateral bodies intended to reduce Western influence over the global financial system, explains CFR’s Stewart Pat…