After a violent election, Uganda’s government faces three big challenges
President Yoweri Museveni’s recent criticism of ‘Western elements’ could complicate his reliance on foreign donors
The U.S. may be readying drone strikes in Kenya. That might increase the violence.
Reported targets are al-Shabab militants operating in an area with high tensions
In Somalia, can al-Shabab be defeated? Here’s why a nonmilitary option might succeed.
It’s critical to keep defectors from rejoining.
The U.S. is now negotiating with the Taliban. Would negotiations work with al-Shabab?
[caption id="attachment_83536" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kenya Red Cross personnel help a
No, al-Shabab is not deadlier than Boko Haram. Here are better numbers.
[caption id="attachment_61248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Somali soldiers stand guard at the
This is why al-Shabab won’t be going away anytime soon
[caption id="attachment_60645" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Students in Nairobi protest an attack
A Navy SEAL was killed in Somalia. Here’s what you need to know about U.S. operations there.
[caption id="attachment_57959" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Oct. 30, 2009, file