Lessons from the Inter-Congolese Dialogue for the DRC Crisis

Lessons from the Inter-Congolese Dialogue for the DRC Crisis

The Inter-Congolese Dialogue that ended the Second Congo War offers a practical framework for responding to the current crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mapping China’s Strategic Port Development in Africa

Chinese firms are present in over a third of all African port developments, some of which could be used for expanded Chinese naval presence on the continent.

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China in Africa

A selection of Africa Center analyses tracking China in Africa.

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Recalibrating Coastal West Africa’s Response to Violent Extremism

Coastal West African countries can strengthen resiliency to the threat of violent extremism by enhancing a multilayered response addressing local, national, and regional priorities.

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Africa’s 2025 Elections: A Test of Credibility to Uphold Democratic Norms

Democratic progress will require policymakers and journalists to recognize and prize genuine processes of democratic participation within Africa’s wide ranging 2025 electoral line up.

Criminal Gangs Destabilizing Nigeria’s North West

Bandits and militant Islamist groups from the Sahel and Lake Chad increasingly threaten border communities in Northeast Benin and North West Nigeria. These actors exploit safe havens in National parks as well as longstanding social, ethnic, and religious ties in these border areas to evade security forces. Enhanced security cooperation and coordination as well as prioritizing legitimate livelihoods are essential to stemming this threat.

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Fatalities and violent events linked to militant Islamist groups in Africa sustained near record pace, with the Sahel and Somalia accounting for 79 percent of related deaths.