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The United States Should Not Play Russia’s Game in AfricaIn the wake of reports of a Wagner Group plot in Chad, Washington should resist the urge to resurrect Cold War-era partnerships.
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Climate Change and Conflict in the Sahel
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The African countries of the Sahel stand to be among the most affected by climate change. To help mitigate its effects, Beza Tesfaye argues that the United States should partner with civil society groups and expand climate adaptation and financing efforts. -
Boko Haram Capture of Military Equipment Fuels Lake Chad InsurgencyBoko Haram's capture of materiel from government forces in the Lake Chad region bolsters the jihadi insurgency's lethality, posing a grave risk to civilians, peacekeepers, and other military personnel.
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 31–August 6This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 31 to August 6, 2021.
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Measuring Boko Haram's Impact on State Security ServicesAsch Harwood, a former research associate with the Council on Foreign Relations' Africa program, is the creator of the Nigeria Security Tracker and the founder of Red Hook Media Lab. The Nigerian…
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The Unfolding Consequences of Idriss Déby's DeathThe ripple effects emanating from the death of Chadian President Idriss Déby on April 20 are only beginning to be apparent. Most immediately, the future of Chad has been thrown into question. Déby re…
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Deby's Death Heightens Uncertainty in Chad, West AfricaChad strongman Idriss Deby's death on April 20, allegedly in combat with rebel forces that had crossed over from Libya, is bad news for the immediate struggle against jihadi radicalism in Nigeria, Ni…
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Chad Holds Another Sham ElectionOn April 11, Chadians went to cast their votes to elect a president. The electoral commission is to certify the outcome by April 25. Not that the outcome was ever in doubt: incumbent president Idriss…
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 17-23Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from October 17 to October 23, 2020. This update also represents violence related t…
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 19-25Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from September 19 to September 25, 2020. This update also represents violence relat…
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 12-18Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from September 12 to September 18, 2020. This update also represents violence relat…
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Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 25–31Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from July 25 to 31, 2020. This update also represents violence related to Boko Hara…
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Mixed Results in Evaluation of Multinational Effort Against Boko HaramInternational Crisis Group, a well-regarded NGO, has issued a thoughtful evaluation of the effort by Cameroon, Chad, Nigeria, and Niger to coordinate their military efforts against Boko Haram in the …
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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: April 4–10Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from April 4 to 10, 2020. This update also represents violence related to Boko Hara…