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Kidnapping in Nigeria: A Growth IndustryWhen talking to Nigerians about insecurity, especially those that live in the Lagos-Ibadan corridor, Abuja, and Port Harcourt—some of the most developed parts of the country—the first thing they ofte…
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President Ramaphosa Tries to Thread the Needle on COVID-19 in South AfricaAs president of South Africa and head of the ruling African National Congress, Cyril Ramaphosa seeks to restore South Africa's economy and consolidate his position within the party. He still faces op…
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A Conversation With Judith February on Political Leadership and COVID-19 in South AfricaCFR Senior Fellow for Africa Studies Michelle Gavin interviews writer, lawyer, and governance expert Judith February.
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A Conversation With Judith February on Political Leadership and COVID-19 in South AfricaCFR Senior Fellow for Africa Studies Michelle Gavin interviews writer, lawyer, and governance expert Judith February.
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 16–22Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from May 16 to 22, 2020. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram…
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Scaling Up African Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in a Time of COVID-19Emily Kaine, MD, is the senior vice president for global health at the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Jude Nwokike is a vice president for global public health at the U.S. Pharmacopeia. The COVID-19 pandemic …
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Limiting the COVID-19 Food Crisis in Africa Begins With Local FarmersStephanie Hanson is the senior vice president of policy and partnerships at One Acre Fund, an agriculture organization serving one million farmers in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges…
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Preventing the Next Boko Haram in Northern MozambiqueJames Blake is an advisor, analyst, and journalist who focuses on conflict, humanitarian crises, and refugee issues. He is a member of the International Crisis Group's ambassadorial council. As t…
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Financier of Rwandan Genocide Will Finally Face Justice in CourtOn May 17, twenty-six years after the Rwandan genocide, Félicien Kabuga was finally arrested outside of Paris. A wanted man for decades, he was the most notorious architect of the 1994 atrocities sti…
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 9–15Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from May 9 to 15, 2020. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram …
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Averting a COVID-19 Disaster in Malawi and Building Back BetterSteve Schmida is the chief innovation officer of Resonance, a global development and corporate sustainability consulting firm, and author of Partner with Purpose. Emily Clayton is a senior manager fo…
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AU Leadership Absent From Egypt and Ethiopia Dam DisputeAlvin Young is a Rangel Fellow and master's candidate at the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. After years of negotiations, Egypt has written to the UN S…
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Amid Oil Price Collapse, Nigeria Is Running out of Foreign ExchangeThe fall in international oil prices is having a devastating impact on Nigeria’s formal economy. Oil, the property of the Nigerian government, provides more than 60 percent of government revenue. Fur…
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After Lake Chad Offensive, April One of Deadliest Months in Boko Haram ConflictAsch Harwood is a research associate with the Council on Foreign Relations and the creator of the Nigeria Security Tracker. Previously at UNICEF and Reboot, he is the founder of Red Hook Media Lab. …
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 2–8Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from May 2 to 8, 2020. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram i…