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August 11, 2020

Tanzania
U.S. Ambassadors and African Diplomacy

In most African countries, the U.S ambassador plays a crucial role in managing the U.S. bilateral relationship with the host country. Hence, the importance of the arrival in Tanzania of Dr. Donald  J. Wright, MD.

Gray car drives past pale concrete building flying U.S. flag at half mast. It is the U.S. Embassy in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

February 25, 2020

Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 15–21

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 15 to 21, 2020.

Map of Nigeria shaded in red to reflect NST-documented deaths per state. Borno state, the northeastern-most state, is dark red, while the rest of the country are shades of pink.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

August 6, 2020

Nigeria
Surprisingly Many African Americans Hold Nigerian Heritage

A DNA study of a sample gathered from African Americans shows that their African genetic origin accords closely to the documentary, historical record. 

Four Nigerian men talk and play music. They are wearing traditional clothing. The two men in the middle are the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

August 5, 2020

Nigeria
Borno Governor Survives Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria

On July 29, Boko Haram operatives attacked a convoy with Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, near the town of Baga. According to media reports, the governor was unharmed, but there were casualties in his entourage.

Nigerian man, the governor of Borno State, speaks into microphone wearing green traditional clothing
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

July 14, 2021

West Africa
French President Macron Expands on Sahel Drawdown Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron announced yesterday that Operation Barkhane, the French counterterrorism force fighting jihadis in the Sahel, will end in the first quarter of 2022. This follows a recent announcement that the French president plans to cut in half the French presence in the Sahel and reorganize what will remain as specialized regional forces, while also contributing to Task Force Takuba, the recently established EU force with a remit similar to that of Barkhane.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum sit at a table with their countries' flags behind them, along with an EU flag. Other leaders of G5 Sahel countries are seen on a screen in the background.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition