What the arrest warrant for Putin really means Kelebogile Zvobgo - October 3, 2023 He may never stand trial, but that’s not all that matters.
Sudan’s leader says the military will step aside. That’s not likely. Salah Ben Hammou - July 7, 2022 Eight months after Sudan’s military coup, what happens now?
Sudan’s civilian leader resigned. Now the military has sole control of the government. Gerrit Kurtz - January 10, 2022 The October coup is faltering — here’s why
Sudan’s military has seized control. Will pro-democracy protests continue? Jeffrey Sachs - October 26, 2021 The military disbanded the joint council that has been overseeing the transition to democracy.
Sudan’s military coup seems to be supported by some civilian politicians. That’s happened before. Salah Ben Hammou - October 24, 2021 The military has now dissolved the joint civilian-military government.
What would bring stability after the death of Chad’s president? Daniel Eizenga - June 1, 2021 Neighboring countries have successfully managed political change without the military stepping in
The International Criminal Court just elected a new chief prosecutor. Here’s what you need to know. Nastaran Far, Hailey Robertson, and Kelebogile Zvobgo - February 16, 2021 The ICC’s future will rest on the new prosecutor’s success in opening, trying and closing cases — and being fair
Are African governments doing enough to help young people? Here’s what Afrobarometer surveys reveal. Sadhiska Bhoojedhur, Ousmane Djiby Sambou, and Gildfred Asiamah - January 14, 2021 Job creation is citizens’ top priority — and they’re willing to pay for it.
Sudan’s government seems to be shifting away from Islamic law. Not everyone supports these moves. Michael Robbins and Lawrence Rubin - August 26, 2020 A survey conducted by Arab Barometer reveals some surprises.
Sudan’s military shut down a mutiny. What does that mean for the democratic transition? Jean-Baptiste Gallopin - January 19, 2020 Dismantling the former security services won’t be easy
How Joseph Kony’s notorious Lord’s Resistance Army uses photographs as weapons Kristof Titeca - December 8, 2019 For decades, the Ugandan warlord has evaded capture. These rarely seen pictures have helped.
No, the Trump impeachment inquiry is not a coup Joseph Wright, John Chin, and David Carter - October 15, 2019 There were four coups attempted in 2019. Trump supported one of them.
World leaders are gathering at the U.N. Yes, U.S. sanctions can make this complicated. David Bosco - September 19, 2019 Travel restrictions are a popular way to punish foreign leaders.
African dictators have been losing power — some to democratic governments. Militaries can tip the scales toward democracy. Nathaniel Allen and Alexander Noyes - September 15, 2019 These five factors make the difference between militaries that support autocracy and those that allow free elections.
After another attempted coup, what’s next for Sudan? Richmond Danso - July 12, 2019 The power-sharing agreement between the military and opposition groups faces new challenges.
To end mass protests, Sudan has cut off Internet access nationwide. Here’s why. Steven Feldstein - June 13, 2019 It’s a very costly strategy.
How will the African Union respond to the military overthrow in Sudan? Emmanuel Balogun and Anna Mwaba - April 24, 2019 It has not responded consistently to unconstitutional changes in government.
South Sudan is at risk of new conflict. Can the U.N. protect its civilians? Dr. Charles T. Hunt and Adam Day - April 17, 2019 The peace process has seen progress, but there could be a relapse.
Sudan’s upheaval is the latest example of a ‘gray-zone coup’ Nandita Balakrishnan - April 17, 2019 Autocrats learned “coup-proofing” — and militaries learned negotiating.
Generals overthrew Sudan’s president, Bashir, but they can’t agree on what comes next Naunihal Singh - April 15, 2019 Demonstrators march with national flags during a rally demanding a
Sudan ousted two autocrats in three days. Here’s what’s next. Mai Hassan and Ahmed Kodouda - April 15, 2019 Protesters want a civilian transition government. That hasn’t happened.
Protests in Sudan are escalating. Here’s what you need to know. Jean-Baptiste Gallopin - April 10, 2019 As the country marks 100 days of the protest movement, members of Sudan’s armed and security forces face a critical choice: Rebel against their government or stay loyal to the president.
Can an increase in repression stop a new series of protests in the Arab world? Adria Lawrence - March 6, 2019 Conditions are ripe for the spread of authoritarian tactics.
Sudan’s unlawful state of emergency Rebecca Hamilton and Nasredeen Abdulbari - March 4, 2019 President Omar al-Bashir declared a year-long state of emergency as protesters in Sudan continue to demand change.
Is the next Arab uprising happening in plain sight? Marc Lynch - February 26, 2019 Popular protests are on the rise across the Middle East again. What does it mean?
The International Criminal Court just acquitted the former Ivory Coast president. What happens now? Oumar Ba - January 22, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82866" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo
Bashar al-Assad’s international rehabilitation has begun Christopher Phillips - January 5, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82196" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Sept. 1, 2013, photo,
Recent protests in Sudan are much more than bread riots Zachariah Mampilly and Nisrin Elamin - December 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_82007" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People chanted slogans during a protest
John Bolton attacked the ICC. Cooperating with it might be a better way to protect U.S. interests. Terrence Chapman and Stephen Chaudoin - September 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77756" align="aligncenter" width="960"] National security adviser John Bolton criticizes
The International Criminal Court was established 20 years ago. Here’s how. Heidi Haddad - July 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75719" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga hears the
Is the International Criminal Court biased against Africans? Kenyan victims don’t think so. Yvonne Dutton, Tessa Alleblas, Geoff Dancy, and Eamon Aloyo - March 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54939" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta appears before
Is this the end of the International Criminal Court? Stephanie Schwartz and Kate Cronin-Furman - October 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48238" align="aligncenter" width="960"] South Africa's minister of justice and
South Sudan is fighting again. Can its peacekeeping mission work? Nina McMurry and Laura Bosco - September 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45849" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this July 25 photo, a
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights Elise Keppler - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
Sudan’s president was indicted. Why isn’t he paying any price? Mark Kersten - May 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41107" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir laughs
Critics argued with our analysis of U.S. political inequality. Here are 5 ways they’re wrong. Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page - May 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40391" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The sun rises over the Capitol
Who is Laurent Gbagbo, and why is he on trial at the ICC? Oumar Ba - February 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35256" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Côte d'Ivoire president Laurent Gbagbo
Sudan, South Africa and the future of the International Criminal Court in Africa Mark Kersten - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30589" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C) seen
Do-gooders, do no harm: What are the best — and worst — ways to help those mired in international conflicts? Laura Seay and de Waal - July 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27514" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this photo taken Friday, June
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
Should South Africa have arrested Sudan’s president? Mark Kersten - June 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
Should South Africa have arrested Sudan's president? - June 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (C),
As Ethiopia votes, what’s ‘free and fair’ got to do with it? Terrence Lyons - May 18, 2015 Ethiopia, Washington’s security partner and Africa’s second most populous country,
As Ethiopia votes, what's 'free and fair' got to do with it? Laura Seay - May 18, 2015 Ethiopia, Washington’s security partner and Africa’s second most populous country,
Why hold elections in Sudan? Abdelwahab El-Affendi - April 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23739" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] A man casts
Will Sudan’s elections change anything? Stephanie Schwartz - April 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23733" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] An official explains
Will Sudan's elections change anything? Laura Seay - April 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23733" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] An official explains
A bold new Arab vision…for 2009 Marc Lynch - March 31, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23239" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud
How democratic institutions are making dictatorships more durable Erica Frantz and Andrea Kendall-Taylor - March 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22871" align="alignnone" width="620"] Supporters of Sudanese President and National
The trials and tribulations of prosecuting heads of states: Kenyatta and the ICC Karen Alter - December 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19336" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta appears before
Burkina Faso’s uprising part of an ongoing wave of African protests Zachariah Mampilly - November 2, 2014 In 1984, a year after coming to power at the
What ordinary Africans might want prioritized during U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Kim Yi Dionne - August 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13977" align="aligncenter" width="654"] President Obama participates in a joint
One split, two Sudans and the effects of three years of independence Laura Seay - July 30, 2014 Three years after South Sudan became independent from Khartoum, both countries remain
Would an ICC referral have helped Syria? Kate Cronin-Furman - May 22, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Vitaly Churkin (C), Russian Ambassador
The ICC may not bring justice to Syria Mark Kersten - May 12, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] People inspect a site hit
Evaluating the “Wrong Hands” Rationale for Striking Assad Erik Voeten - September 3, 2013 We are delighted to welcome a guest post from Omar
Deterring Torture and the ICC Erik Voeten - April 8, 2013 We are delighted to welcome the following guest post by
How is the ICC supposed to work? James Fearon - April 2, 2013 I just got back from a fascinating week in Rwanda
Post Election Report: Kenyan Elections 2013 Joshua Tucker - March 11, 2013 Continuing our series of election reports, we are pleased to
How to Improve the Drones Debate Erik Voeten - November 15, 2012 We are delighted to welcome the following guest post by
Is the Marginal Cost of a Drone Strike Too Low? Erik Voeten - September 27, 2012 The New York Times hosted an interesting but somewhat unsatisfactory
Southern Sudan Referendum on Secession: Post-Plebiscite Report Joshua Tucker - February 9, 2011 We are pleased to welcome back "Cameron Wimpy":http://people.tamu.edu/~cwimpy/, a Ph.D.
“Monitoring a Hitler Election” Erik Voeten - March 24, 2010 Next month, the Sudan plans to hold elections as agreed