West Africa’s new regional peacekeeping force, explained
ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, engages in more than just economic activities. How will it implement the new initiative?
U.S. foreign policy was once all about race. If the U.S. isn’t careful, race may come back.
A new U.S. partnership with the U.K. and Australia could fuel risky notions of civilizational conflict
Why Malala’s British Vogue interview put Pakistan in a marriage panic
Here’s the research on marriage, divorce and women’s bargaining power in Pakistan
This new book highlights women’s roles in Cameroon’s separatist politics
Everyday activities nurture cultural distinctiveness — and support separatism
For the third time in 11 years, Rwanda changed the language used in primary schools
Here’s what this means for children, teachers and the nation
Trump wants to pull Cameroon’s preferential trade status. Here’s what you need to know.
Are human rights concerns the real reason or just a pretext?
Cameroon’s citizens are losing hope that their country can remain united
After years of skirmishing, the English-speaking minority scarcely trusts the government.
The African Union called on Congo to suspend its election’s results. That’s unprecedented.
After a contentious race, on Jan. 10, 2019, Democratic Republic
Cameroon’s election still isn’t decided. What happens next?
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Cameroon has been in crisis for six months. Here’s what you need to know.
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No, people really aren’t turning away from democracy
The data don't show a decline in public support for democracy
The Islamic State won't find it easy to wipe away post-colonial borders
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The Islamic State won’t find it easy to wipe away post-colonial borders
[caption id="attachment_15588" align="aligncenter" width="620"] This image posted on a militant
Why Germans are angry about U.S. spying
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