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August 15, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa
Democracy in Name Only for Africa

Three decades after the fight for multiparty democracy in Africa, many on the continent still face sham elections, restrictions of rights, and few improvements.

A voter casts their ballot for the national election at a polling station in Freetown, Sierra Leone on June 24, 2023.

August 22, 2023

Kenya
Kenya’s Governance Dilemma

With no clear end in sight for Kenya’s cost of living crisis, the Ruto administration will struggle to promote calm while managing expectations.

Red and white flowers lay before a vigil of photos showing Kenyans who had been killed in recent protests in July 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.

August 1, 2023

Senegal
A Setback for Senegal

With news of the dissolution of Senegal’s main opposition party, it is one step forward and two steps back for Senegalese democracy.  

A woman covers her face after gendarmes shot tear gas to disperse a crowd of protestors.

July 18, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa
Lessons From a New Era of African Statecraft

African populations are eager for partners and reform in the international system, the United States should embrace change.

Standing in front of podiums, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (L) attends a press conference alongside Kenyan President William Ruto (R) at the State House in Nairobi on July 12, 2023.

July 27, 2023

Niger
The Military Seizes Power in Niger

Pro-democracy forces must address the conditions that create fertile ground for coup d’états.

Supporters of the Nigerien defense and security forces gather during a demonstration outside the national assembly in Niamey on July 27, 2023.

June 28, 2023

Mali
Mali’s Destination Unknown

Recent developments in Mali point to an uncertain future.

Voters look for their names on the voters roll at a polling station ahead of Mali's referendum vote in Bamako, Mali on June 18, 2023.