CFR.org - Africa

Somalia’s Perpetual War

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:33:23 -0400

As the humanitarian crisis in Somalia deepens, experts see bleak prospects for reconciliation talks between the transitional government and the Islamist opposition.

The Trouble With Congo

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:02:25 -0400

Although the war in Congo officially ended in 2003, two million people have died since. One of the reasons is that the international community's peacekeeping efforts there have not focused on the local grievances in eastern Congo, especially those over land, that are fueling much of the broader tensions. Until they do, the nation's security and that of the wider Great Lakes region will remain uncertain.

Beyond Darfur

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:57:12 -0400

While the crisis in Darfur simmers, the larger problem of Sudan's survival as a state is becoming increasingly urgent. Old tensions between the Arabs of the Nile River valley, who have held power for a century, and marginalized groups on the country's periphery are turning into a national crisis. Engagement with Khartoum may be the only way to avert another civil war in Sudan, and even that may not be enough.

The African Union

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0400

The African Union succeeded the old Organization for African Unity (OAU) in 2002. Since then, the new institution has struggled to reform governing bodies inherited from the OAU while shouldering challenging new peacekeeping missions.

Academic Module: Toward an Angola Strategy: Prioritizing U.S.-Angola Relations

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:08:29 -0400

This module features teaching notes and supplemental resources for Toward an Angola Strategy: Prioritizing U.S.-Angola Relations, a report of an Independent Commission sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations Center for Preventive Action. This report argues that it is in the interest of the United States to help develop a sustainable and lasting peace in Angola.

Liberation from Africa’s Liberators

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:06:54 -0400

As Zimbabwe’s postelection deadlock continues, experts wonder when African leaders will start criticizing their peers.

Meldrum: South Africa’s 'Crucial Role' in Zimbabwe Crisis

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:12:14 -0400

Andrew Meldrum, a longtime correspondent in Zimbabwe, discusses President Robert Mugabe’s behind-the-scenes negotiations as he seeks to retain power following March 28 elections.

The World Next Week: April 4, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:28:45 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and The Economist.

State Sponsors: Sudan

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Despite its recent willingness to combat terrorism, Sudan is still considered a state sponsor because of its ties to Hamas, the Iraqi insurgency, and violence in Darfur.

Media Conference Call: Elections in Zimbabwe (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:32:15 -0400

Listen to CFR Adjunct Fellow for Africa Michelle D. Gavin discuss Zimbabwe's recent presidential and parliamentary elections.

U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:07:48 -0400

Treaty

Zimbabwe Waits

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:44:30 -0400

As Zimbabwe holds its breath for presidential election results, some observers worry about a tainted vote and continued economic upheaval.

The World Next Week: March 28, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:56:00 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and The Economist.

Mugabe’s Weakening Grip

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:53:35 -0400

Experts doubt Zimbabwe’s March 29 election will be fair, but fissures have opened in President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party and traditional support base.

Zimbabwe’s Security Sector

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:39:43 -0400

Zimbabwe’s upcoming presidential election looks more competitive than any in recent history. If President Robert Mugabe should lose, the reaction of the country’s security sector may be decisive.

The World Next Week: March 21, 2008

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:00:27 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org and The Economist.

John Prendergast on Sudan Policy

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:22:11 -0400

John Prendergast, codirector of the ENOUGH Project, discusses U.S. policy toward Sudan and what a new U.S. president should do to address the crisis in Darfur.

Policy Options Paper—Kenya

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:27:17 -0400

How should the United States respond to Kenya’s political crisis in the wake of the power-sharing deal announced on February 28, 2008? In this POP, Adjunct Fellow Michelle D. Gavin suggests steps the Bush administration could take to promote political and ethnic reconciliation and to restore the viability of Kenya’s governing institutions.

Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call with Gloria E. White-Hammond

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:26:55 -0400

Listen to Gloria E. White-Hammond, cofounder of My Sister's Keeper and copastor of Bethel AME Church in Boston, discuss the role that faith-based organizations are playing in Africa, with a focus on their efforts in Darfur, as part of CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call Series.

China and India Go to Africa

Council on Foreign Relations — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:20:45 -0500

How new deals in the developing world will change the global economy.

Rwanda: The Preventable Genocide

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:04:38 -0500

Report

Radelet: Bush Policies Have Made a Difference in Africa

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:03:59 -0500

Steve Radelet, an expert on African developmental issues, considers the long-term impact of President Bush’s policies toward Africa.

President Bush Travels to Africa

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:21:41 -0500

President Bush’s five-country trip to Africa is organized to showcase his policy successes on the continent.

Leading Africa

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:25:01 -0500

With South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya all hobbled by varying degrees of instability and infighting, experts fear Africa lacks leadership for continent-wide security and economic initiatives.

Resolving African Conflicts

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:13:40 -0500

A week before President Bush heads to Africa, violence in Kenya and an attempted coup in Chad highlight the shortcomings of conflict resolution efforts.

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (aka Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat)

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:04:24 -0500

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb may be part of a new resurgence of North African terrorism. The group attacks targets in the region and sends fighters to Iraq, but experts disagree about its capacity to strike the West.

Cohen: ‘Hard Bargaining’ Necessary with Sudan on Darfur Peacekeeping Force

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:00:48 -0500

Roberta Cohen of the Brookings Institution says the United Nations needs to do some “hard bargaining” with the Sudanese government to facilitate the rapid deployment of the UN/AU peacekeeping force for Darfur.

De Waal: Chad Rebellion Could 'Set Darfur Aflame'

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:00:52 -0500

Alex de Waal, an Africa expert at the Social Science Research Council, says the rebellion in Chad could prompt an escalation of the conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region.

Understanding Kenya’s Politics

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:09:03 -0500

While some reports attribute Kenya’s postelection crisis to tribalism, most analysts see weak political institutions at the root of problems.

De Lorenzo: Political Disputes in Eastern Congo Predate Rwandan Genocide

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:58:01 -0500

Mauro de Lorenzo, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the roots of the conflict in Eastern Congo and what is needed to resolve it.