Alex de Waal Archives

African and Western diplomats want the fighting to stop in Ethiopia. Less pressure might help.

Allard Duursma - December 6, 2021

Research explains what makes cease-fires stick

Allison Grossman - December 12, 2018

[caption id="attachment_81442" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Sept. 21, 2018, photo,

Laura Seay - August 27, 2015

[caption id="attachment_28967" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (right)

Stephanie Schwartz - August 27, 2015

[caption id="attachment_28967" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (right)

Laura Seay and Alex de Waal - July 17, 2015

In today's hyper-connected world, it's easier than ever for those who

Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - June 4, 2015

[caption id="attachment_25677" align="aligncenter" width="600"] " Africa Uprising," by Adam Branch

Erik Voeten - March 24, 2010

Next month, the Sudan plans to hold elections as agreed