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Somalia

Lessons Learned in Somalia: AMISOM and Contemporary Peace Enforcement

How can the details of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) shed light on the major questions about peace enforcement missions and the international partnerships that underpin them?

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Paul B. Stares July 19, 2018 Strength Through Peace
Cameroon

President Biya of Cameroon Seeking Reelection Amid Controversy

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell July 19, 2018 Africa in Transition
Donald Trump

President Trump Wants Peace for “Vicious and Violent” Africa

Blog Post by John Campbell July 18, 2018 Africa in Transition
South Africa

Mandela’s Centenary Is Marked by the Rise of Close Friend Ramaphosa

Blog Post by John Campbell July 17, 2018 Africa in Transition
Nigeria

Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 7–July 13

Blog Post by John Campbell July 16, 2018 Africa in Transition
Wars and Conflict

Global Conflict This Week: Dimming Peace Prospects in South Sudan

Blog Post by Center for Preventive Action July 12, 2018 Strength Through Peace

Experts in this Region

Reuben E. Brigety II

Adjunct Senior Fellow for African Peace and Security Issues

John Campbell

Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies

Jendayi E. Frazer

Adjunct Senior Fellow for Africa Studies

Michelle D. Gavin

Senior Fellow for Africa Studies

Nigeria

Nigerian Government Capacity on Display in Disappointing Homecomings

Blog Post by John Campbell July 12, 2018 Africa in Transition
Nigeria

Nigerian Radio Show Offers a Measure of Justice Where the State Does Not

Blog Post by John Campbell July 11, 2018 Africa in Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa

Global Peacekeeping Operations Overwhelmingly African and in Africa

Blog Post by John Campbell July 10, 2018 Africa in Transition
Uganda

Waves of Crime Threaten Uganda’s Reputation for Stability

Blog Post by Michelle D. Gavin July 9, 2018 Africa in Transition
Nigeria

Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: June 30–July 6

Tracker by John Campbell July 9, 2018 Africa in Transition
Aging, Youth Bulges, and Population

Africa's Rapid Urban Population Growth Is Problematic, but Can Be Managed

Blog Post by John Campbell July 5, 2018 Africa in Transition
Nigeria

Electricity Distribution Is Holding Nigeria Back

Blog Post by John Campbell July 3, 2018 Africa in Transition
Nigeria

Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: June 23–June 29

Tracker by John Campbell July 2, 2018 Africa in Transition
Nigeria

Nigeria

John Campbell and Matthew Page provide an overview of the politics, history, and culture of Nigeria, including the threat of Boko Haram and religious conflicts.

Book by John Campbell and Matthew T. Page July 2, 2018

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