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The Fall Of Goma
By Michelle Gavin As civilians in Goma once again flee chaos, leaders fail to take responsibility for the crisis. Once again, the eastern Congolese city of
Accountability Gone Missing In Kenya
By Michelle Gavin Amid a spate of abductions and disappearances in Kenya, President Ruto’s government feigns ignorance. In the wake of last year’s Gen Z protests,
Sudan’s Civilians Deserve Better
Complexity is no excuse for the world’s continued inaction on the war in Sudan. By Michelle Gavin It is often suggested that the horrific crisis in
The Problem With Transactionalism
By Michelle Gavin For some, the future of U.S.-Africa policy is looking up. Optimists are trumpeting the virtues of President-elect Trump’s enthusiasm for transactionalism, noting that it
The Ruse Of Sovereignty
By Ebenezer Obadare Getting rid of foreign military presence may be the least of African countries’ problems. Of late, a distinct note of self-assertiveness has found
What’s At Stake For Africa In 2025
By Michelle Gavin No one expects a great deal of focus on Africa policy from the incoming Trump administration. But the Africa portfolio in 2025 will present