Experts from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest analysis and perspective on the world’s critical hot spots, U.S. and global security and issues involved in violent conflict, based on the Institute’s work on the ground and with key individuals, governments and organizations. They give interviews and background briefings to journalists and write for news outlets around the world.
2024 is the biggest global election year in history and the future of democracy is on every ballot. But amid an international backsliding in democratic norms, including in countries with...
As a new space race between the United States and China takes off, Africa is increasingly an arena for competition between the two superpowers. And so far, analysts say, China is ahead. While Africa's space agencies are still in their infancy compared to those of the U.S. and China, analysts say space has become a new frontier for diplomacy with...
Niger was seen as a beacon of democratic progress and security in sub-Saharan Africa. But last month, its elected president was overthrown. Now, a coup threatens to destabilize the region. ”It is really an explosive cocktail that we are witnessing in Niger," Joseph Sany says. "One that will harm the Nigeriens themselves...
Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the head of Niger’s presidential guard, with other members of Niger’s armed forces, on Friday declared himself head of a transitional government he called “the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland,” while international leaders and organizations including...
As Russia seeks more allies during its invasion of Ukraine, longtime U.S. security partner Kenya might not be an obvious choice. But hours after Russia terminated a deal to keep grain flowing from Ukraine, Moscow’s ambassador saw an opening to appeal to one of the African countries that would feel the...
Mr. Hudson said atrocities committed by Russian mercenaries on the continent, and their seizing of mines and other resources, as well as the...
Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and...
It is easy to understand what African rulers see in the mercenary group Wagner. Its fighters can be deployed quickly. It brings sophisticated arms with it and can apply force speedily and ruthlessly. Alternative sources of military muscle have flaws: United Nations missions lack robust mandates...
Africa News Tonight: Today is World Refugee Day, designated by the United Nations to honor people forced from their homes around the globe. With Mali’s demand on Friday that UN peacekeepers leave, there are worries the 10-year mission aimed at protecting civilians will unravel and the...
The Biden administration is pushing a revamp of lagging U.S. relations with Africa with a charm offensive that has included a summit of continental leaders in Washington, a parade of high-level diplomatic visits to resource-rich nations and promises of vast private investments. Yet analysts say the White House has...