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  • Chad
    The United States Should Not Play Russia’s Game in Africa
    In the wake of reports of a Wagner Group plot in Chad, Washington should resist the urge to resurrect Cold War-era partnerships.
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin March 3, 2023 Africa in Transition
  • West Africa
    Climate Change and Conflict in the Sahel
    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.
    Report by Beza Tesfaye November 9, 2022 Center for Preventive Action
  • Nigeria
    Boko Haram Capture of Military Equipment Fuels Lake Chad Insurgency
    Boko 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.
    Blog Post by Eric G. Berman September 9, 2021 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 31–August 6
    This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 31 to August 6, 2021.
    Blog Post by John Campbell August 9, 2021 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Measuring Boko Haram's Impact on State Security Services
    Asch 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…
    Blog Post by Asch Harwood and John Campbell May 5, 2021 Africa in Transition
  • Chad
    The Unfolding Consequences of Idriss Déby's Death
    The 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…
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin April 22, 2021 Africa in Transition
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    Deby's Death Heightens Uncertainty in Chad, West Africa
    Chad 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…
    Blog Post by John Campbell April 21, 2021 Africa in Transition
  • Chad
    Chad Holds Another Sham Election
    On 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…
    Blog Post by John Campbell April 13, 2021 Africa in Transition
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    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 17-23
    Below 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…
    Blog Post by John Campbell October 27, 2020 Africa in Transition
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    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 19-25
    Below 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…
    Blog Post by John Campbell September 28, 2020 Africa in Transition
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    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 12-18
    Below 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…
    Blog Post by John Campbell September 21, 2020 Africa in Transition
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    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 25–31
    Below 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…
    Blog Post by John Campbell August 3, 2020 Africa in Transition
  • Nigeria
    Mixed Results in Evaluation of Multinational Effort Against Boko Haram
    International 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 …
    Blog Post by John Campbell July 16, 2020 Africa in Transition
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    After Lake Chad Offensive, April One of Deadliest Months in Boko Haram Conflict
    Asch 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.  …
    Blog Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell May 12, 2020 Africa in Transition
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    Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: April 4–10
    Below 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…
    Blog Post by John Campbell April 13, 2020 Africa in Transition
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