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A Senseless ElectionMuseveni's efforts to ensure an electoral victory will almost certainly be successful, but will only exacerbate simmering resentment.
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The Dynamics Behind Trump’s Decision to Bomb ISIS in NigeriaFacing the Sahel’s growing terrorism threat, the Trump administration could discover that its avoidance of “long-term American presence or commitments” in Africa is impracticable.
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Ten Most Significant World Events in 2025As 2025 comes to a close, here are the ten most notable world events of the year.
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Debt Drives a Wedge in SenegalFrustrations rise as newly-public debt threatens PASTEF’s agenda and creates a rift between its two leaders.
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Sudan’s Humanitarian EmergencyPanelists discuss the status of the conflict in Sudan, including the deteriorating condition of civilians, the prospect for regional stability, and the options for an international response. This is a virtual meeting through Zoom. Log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question-and-answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register.
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A Conversation With João Cravinho, EU Special Representative for the Sahel RegionFrom the ongoing spill-over of the conflict in Sudan into Chad to the resurgence of military coups in countries such as Niger and Burkina Faso, and to the democratic election in Senegal, the Sahel region of Africa has remained in the news. The EU Special Representative for the Sahel Region discusses the forces shaping the region’s sociopolitical and demographic transformation, and the steps taken by the European Union to address these challenges and support long-term regional stability.
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Behind Trump’s Peace Efforts: A Strategic Focus on Critical MineralsPresident Trump has repeatedly claimed to have ended eight wars since he returned to office. Accessing critical minerals and resource extraction appear to be at the core of those diplomatic efforts.
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Postcard From CotonouFoiled or not, the attempted military takeover in Benin bodes ill for political stability in West Africa.
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Ceremonial Foreign PolicyIn shallowly engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali, Washington does little to promote peace and risks insulating leaders from accountability.
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Protest and Crackdown in TanzaniaA farcical election and brutal state violence make Tanzania the latest example of a government not fit for purpose.
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The Road From Africa’s G20 Summit to Trump’s ‘America First’ PrioritiesThe forum in South Africa shined a light on pressing realities faced by the continent. It may also have laid the groundwork for the G20 summit Trump will host in Florida next year.
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Religion and the Nigerian CrisisThe question is not whether contemporary violence in northern Nigeria is motivated by religion; the real question is why the commentariat is loath to admit it.
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How Global Gen Z Protests Have Shocked and Transformed GovernmentsRecent youth-led protests against older politicians, corruption, slow economic growth, and lack of economic opportunity have gained strong momentum on social media. But for many of these movements, the future of policy reforms remain unclear.
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Trump’s Focus on Christians Misses Boko Haram’s Wider Threat in NigeriaThe Trump administration’s accusations that Nigeria is allowing targeted killings of Christians distract from the bigger problem of jihadist and other forms of indiscriminate violence.
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The Forgotten War in SudanCFR President Michael Froman discusses the latest from the civil war in Sudan with Michelle Gavin, senior fellow for Africa policy studies.