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Michelle Gavin, Ebenezer Obadare, and other experts track political and security developments across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Former U.S. president Donald Trump prays with pastors during a campaign visit to the International Church of Las Vegas and the International Christian Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 5, 2016.
Former U.S. president Donald Trump prays with pastors during a campaign visit to the International Church of Las Vegas and the International Christian Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 5, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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A Second Coming?

by Ebenezer Obadare June 4, 2024

Among a cross section of Nigerian Christians, support for former US President Donald Trump remains stubbornly strong.   Read More

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South Africa
South Africa’s Landmark Elections
As South Africa concludes a set of historic national elections, questions remain on how its democracy will fare in response to a new set of challenges.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin June 3, 2024 Africa in Transition
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The World’s Shameful Neglect of Sudan
The disregard paid to Sudan’s brutal conflict is an indictment on the international community.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 31, 2024 Africa in Transition
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The OBJ of Illiberalism
Nigerian statesman Olusegun Obasanjo’s rejection of liberal democracy is heartfelt—and wrong.  
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare May 29, 2024 Africa in Transition
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    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 23, 2024 Africa Program
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    Recurrent deadly encounters between soldiers and civilians across West Africa offer an instructive glimpse into the state of civil-military relations in the region.
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare May 22, 2024 Africa in Transition
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    A Preview of Kenya’s State Visit
    During Kenya’s state visit, the United States should work toward building a more resilient model of U.S.-Africa partnerships.
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 21, 2024 Africa in Transition
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    An Exercise in Electoral Futility
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    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 13, 2024 Africa in Transition
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    Ethnonationalist Rumblings
    Why seeming democratic progress has failed to staunch agitation for self-determination in Nigeria.
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare May 9, 2024 Africa in Transition
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    Mutual Suspicion Grates U.S.-South Africa Relations
    Tensions in the U.S.-South Africa relationship only heighten as both countries head towards national elections. 
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 3, 2024 Africa in Transition
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    The Record Breakers
    Nigerians’ seemingly coordinated assault on the Guinness World Records offers a didactic lens into the national psyche and the state of the nation.
    Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare April 22, 2024 Africa in Transition