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Sub-Saharan Africa

Delve into the diverse stories of Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting social innovation, economic developments, cultural vibrancy, and regional challenges.

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Put the Guns Down: Combating the Illegal Sales of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Central Africa

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo July 17, 2024July 14, 2024
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Water in Mayotte: An Increasingly Familiar Humanitarian Crisis in Overseas France

by Anonymous May 25, 2024December 28, 2024
Posted inColonial Legacies

The Cost of Neglect: France’s Colonial Legacy in Comoros

Avatar photo by Melanie Miles May 11, 2024December 28, 2024
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Blessed are the Peacemakers: Explaining the Rise in Sub-Saharan African Intervention and Advocacy

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo May 8, 2024August 19, 2024
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Is Blood Thicker than Water? The Role of the First Lady in Sub-Saharan Africa

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo April 26, 2024April 19, 2024
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Reflecting on the 2024 Senegalese Presidential Elections

Avatar photo by Marine Krauzman April 23, 2024June 30, 2024
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War in Sudan Escalates Humanitarian Crisis, Fuelling Global Aid Efforts and Community Resilience

Avatar photo by Hazar Ayyash April 20, 2024April 21, 2024
Posted inThe Big Picture

Understanding the M23 Rebellion in the DRC Beyond Stereotypes

Avatar photo by Henry Stevens March 26, 2024March 24, 2024
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Sorrow, Tears, and Blood: An Overview of Nigeria’s Security Crisis

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo March 8, 2024March 23, 2024
Posted inAnalysis

The Struggle for Tuareg Minority Self-Determination Amidst Violence in the Sahara

Avatar photo by Henry Stevens February 15, 2024February 17, 2024
Posted inColonial Legacies

Where France’s Diplomacy Fails: Reassessing France’s Policy Strategy for Africa

Avatar photo by Thomas Atkinson November 18, 2023December 28, 2024
Posted inNews

China Spreads Its Vision for Global Order With BRICS Expansion

Avatar photo by Joseph Bouchard October 31, 2023October 29, 2023
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From Civil War to State of Emergency: A Discussion of Ethiopia’s Complex Political Situation

Avatar photo by Thomas Atkinson October 2, 2023October 2, 2023
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How Will the BRICS Expansion Shape the Future of Emerging Political Economies?

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes September 24, 2023October 10, 2023
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Explainer: The “New Cold War” in Africa

Avatar photo by Jack McClelland August 28, 2023August 28, 2023
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Explainer: The Sudanese Crisis 

Avatar photo by Fatima Mahmoud May 31, 2023April 19, 2024
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Unrest in Burkina Faso – and How International Actors Made It Worse

Avatar photo by Henry Stevens May 10, 2023May 11, 2023
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The United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Has Been, and Always Will Be, Impotent

Avatar photo by Osama Alshantti August 29, 2022December 7, 2024
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Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Human and Environmental Costs of the Transition to Green Technology

Avatar photo by Osama Alshantti July 22, 2022December 28, 2024
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The Search for Workers Trapped in Canadian-Owned Mine Remains Ongoing

Avatar photo by Osama Alshantti May 19, 2022February 9, 2023

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