African politics
An African Powder Keg: Terrorism in the Sahel
Unless deep-rooted socioeconomic and security issues are addressed, Africa’s development miracle risks being derailed. Nowhere is this truer than with the G5 countries in the Sahel.
Malawi’s Election Rerun: Lessons for Africa’s Opposition Groups
With its recent election re-run, Malawi became an exemplar of institutional maturity on the African continent.
Cry Havoc! Why the West Needs to Let Slip the Dogs of War in Africa
Could mercenaries help to unwind the growing nexus of terrorism and criminality in Africa?
Lessons from Gambia’s Political Transition
Just one year removed from a constitutional crisis, Gambia is struggling to move beyond the human rights abuses of the Jammeh era.
Mugabe Legacy Looms over Upcoming Zimbabwe Elections
Upcoming elections in Zimbabwe will be free, but whether they’ll be fair is another question entirely.
Zimbabwe after Mugabe: New Dawn or Business as Usual?
The honeymoon period for Zimbabwe's new president could be exceedingly short.
The End of the Mugabe Era in Zimbabwe
The army has taken control of Harare and placed longtime President Robert Mugabe and his wife under house arrest.
Will Odinga’s Gambit Pay Off in Kenya?
Opposition politician Raila Odinga gambled by calling for a boycott of the second presidential vote. Will the move pay off with a high office, or is Kenya about to descend back into political instability and violence?
Global Forecast (10-23-2017)
Abe cruises to a new supermajority in Japan, Raqqa falls to the Syrian Democratic Forces, and Kenyans head back to the polls for a tense presidential rerun.
Global Forecast (09-14-2017)
The Astana Talks go in search of a long-term ceasefire for the Syrian civil war, Kenya prepares for a rerun of its presidential elections, and the Chinese economy loses some steam.