This is what you need to know about xenophobia and this Sunday’s elections in Côte d’Ivoire. Koffi Yao-Kouamé and Beth Whitake - October 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30820" align="aligncenter" width="982"] This photo taken on October 27,
Here are five lessons for writing a constitution that can help prevent violence Nic Cheeseman and Alexander Noyes - October 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30393" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Tanzanian prime minister and presidential
Is the International Criminal Court really targeting black men? Kate Cronin-Furman - June 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26085" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) arrives
Taking stock of ‘good coups’ in Africa Sebastian Elischer - May 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24939" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Boys walk behind patrolling soldiers in
Taking stock of 'good coups' in Africa - May 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24939" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Boys walk behind patrolling soldiers in
Jobs and jail might not keep young men out of crime, but how about therapy? Chris Blattman - April 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23800" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Liberian security forces blockade an area
Are African peacekeepers prone to mutiny? Maggie Dwyer - March 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23071" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An African Union (AU) peacekeeper walks
How the West selectively promotes democracy through sanctions Christian von Soest and Michael Wahman - January 10, 2015 In late 2014, Venezuela, a longtime U.S. adversary in international
Four reasons why Burkina Faso’s long-ruling dictator fell Landry Signé - November 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17927" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Former President of Burkina Faso, Blaise
Vibrant democracies emerging from power vacuums give hope for Burkina Faso Rachel Beatty Riedl - November 5, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17760" align="alignnone" width="620"] Opposition supporters, one holding up a