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The Two Sudans on the Brink

kate — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

There are fears that Sudan and South Sudan are edging closer to all-out war. The latest crisis has been precipitated by a dispute over oil, which propels the economies of both countries. South Sudan broke away from Sudan to become an independent nation in July 2011 but has been unable to agree on terms for using the North’s oil pipeline, its only route to selling its oil.

Senegal’s Democracy at the Crossroads

ian — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The pursuit of a third term in office by Senegal’s octogenarian president, Adboulaye Wade, is in clear defiance of a constitutional change he himself enacted. It highlights once again the difficulties of framing effective international responses to nonmilitary, but nonetheless illegitimate, attempts by heads of state to hold onto power.

Violence in South Sudan

sherry — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The world’s newest country, South Sudan, has been convulsed by serious violence between rival ethnic groups. Fighting at the turn of the New Year in Jonglei state left dozens, possibly hundreds, of people dead and caused as many as 50,000 residents to flee their homes.

Kenya’s Military Operation in Somalia

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Kenya is in the third week of a major military offensive inside neighboring Somalia. Called “Operation Protect the Nation,” it is Kenya’s largest military operation since independence in 1963. Around 1,600 troops are sweeping through areas of Southern Somalia controlled by the extremist Islamist group, al Shabaab.

The Lord’s Resistance Army

ian — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

President Obama announced on October 14 that he was sending approximately 100 military advisers to central Africa to assist in efforts to neutralize one of the continent’s most notorious rebel groups, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).

Meeting the Challenge of Drought and Famine in the Horn of Africa

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The scale of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Horn of Africa is becoming clearer by the day. The numbers of people affected by drought and famine are mind-boggling: at least 12.4 million people are in need of emergency assistance across five countries.

The Forgotten Conflict in Southern Kordofan

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Drought in the Horn of Africa

ian — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The humanitarian emergency in drought-affected regions of the Horn of Africa has taken a turn for the worse. The United Nations has declared that a famine is under way in the two hardest-hit areas of Somalia, the southern Bakool and Lower Shabelle regions. The strict benchmarks that must be surpassed in order for famine status to be reached give a hint to the scale of the crisis.

Assessing Risks to Stability in Sub-Saharan Africa

jdunton — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The report Assessing Risks to Stability in Sub-Saharan Africa provides an overview of the CSIS study series Stress Testing African States that examines the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade: read more

Nation #196: Prospects for the Republic of South Sudan

sherry — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

On Saturday, July 9, 2011, the Republic of South Sudan will become Africa’s 54th country. At a ceremony in Juba, the fast-expanding capital of what will be the world’s newest nation, a proclamation of independence will be read out at the burial place of John Garang, the man who symbolized Southern resistance to the Northern regime during the civil war.

Sudan: Assessing Risks to Stability

jdunton — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

This report, Sudan: Assessing Risks to Stability, is part of CSIS study series Stress Testing African States that examines the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade: Ango

A More Strategic U.S. Approach to Police Reform in Africa

jdunton — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

U.S. strategic stakes in Africa have expanded in the last 15 years, with growing awareness among policymakers and the American public that developments in Africa can have direct and significant impact on U.S. economic, political, and security interests.

Endgame in Côte d’Ivoire

mentman — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The protracted election crisis in Côte d’Ivoire has taken a decisive turn. Armed forces professing loyalty to the winner of November’s presidential election, Alassane Ouattara, made their move following months of deadlock caused by the incumbent Laurent Gbagbo’s refusal to leave office.

Qaddafi’s Tangled Legacy in Africa

sherry — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

During his more than four decades in charge of Libya, Muammar el-Qaddafi’s interest in the rest of the African continent has ebbed and flowed. His methods of engagement have also shifted. While he has frequently dabbled in military adventurism and terrorism, in recent years he has sought to reposition himself as a statesman and peacemaker.

Statebuilding in Situations of Conflict and Fragility

farhatahir — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The “fragile states” paradigm is at an important stage in its development. Western policy makers during the 1990s came to recognize that fragmented countries with fragile governance institutions lay at the core of much of the world’s instability.

Southern Sudan's Referendum

mentman — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The people of Southern Sudan are on the verge of making a momentous decision about the future of their country. They will vote in a referendum, beginning on January 9, on whether to remain united with the North or secede from Sudan and form an independent state. Almost 4 million southerners have registered to take part.

Southern Sudan's Referendum

Online Africa Policy Forum — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Sudan's 2011 Referendum: The Main Challenges

ian — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The people of southern Sudan are fast approaching an historic decision: a referendum on whether to remain part of Sudan or become an independent state. The referendum is the most significant milestone in a six-year interim period that began with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005.

Sudanese Perspectives on the 2011 Referendum

jdunton — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The people of Southern Sudan are a little more than one month away from casting their votes in a referendum on whether to remain part of Sudan or become an independent state. The referendum is the most significant milestone in a six-year interim period that began with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005.

10th French-American Defense Symposium

jdunton — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

On April 8–10, 2010, a group of U.S. and French military officials and civilian policymakers and analysts gathered outside Paris for the 10th French-American Defense Symposium.

African Perspectives on Genetically Modified Crops

jdunton — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The authors gauge the current status of the debate on biotechnology in Africa with a snapshot of three countries at different stages along the spectrum of opinion on genetically modified crops (GMOs): Zambia, where a strong emphasis on the precautionary principle remains very much in place; Kenya, where recent legislation has opened the door to eventual commercialization of GM crops; and South

A Counter-Coup in Niger

ian — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The president of Niger, Mamadou Tandja, was toppled in a military coup d’état on February 18. Soldiers led by a little-known commander, Salou Djibo, pounced as the president held a cabinet meeting and placed him under house arrest in the capital, Niamey.

African Conflicts and U.S. Diplomacy

jdunton — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the American Academy of Diplomacy (AAD) cohosted a conference on October 29, 2009, to examine the role of diplomacy in U.S. relations with Africa. Discussions were grounded in the belief that as U.S. interests and engagement in Africa expand, U.S. diplomatic capacities must expand accordingly.

Islamic Extremism in Nigeria

sherry — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The attempted bombing of a transatlantic airliner over Detroit on Christmas Day has shone an unwelcome spotlight on Nigeria and the problem of Islamic extremism within its borders.

Africa at the UN General Assembly

pfrank — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The 64th UN General Assembly meeting is under way in New York, with its centerpiece event, the ministerial session, due to begin on Wednesday, September 23. African leaders are filing into Washington, D.C., and New York City over the coming days in preparation for the annual flurry of diplomatic activity and their chance to address world leaders at UN headquarters.

Senegal's Compact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation

sherry — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, September 16, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) concluded a five-year, $540-million compact with Senegal. The agreement was signed at a meeting in Washington, D.C., between the U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton—who chairs the MCC—and the Senegalese president, Abdoulaye Wade.