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January 30, 2023

Censorship and Freedom of Expression
Whither Political Freedoms in Africa?

When it comes to civil liberties in Africa, Western governments and institutions must put their monies where their mouths are.

A vigil is shown with dozens of lit candles for prominent journalist Martinez Zogo. A poster of his face is shown which reads "Ta famille d'Amplitude FM te dit."

June 12, 2024

Latin America
Latin America’s Big Opportunity

Over the last three decades, economic growth in Central Europe, East and Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa has outpaced growth in Latin America, where most economies have actually …

An aerial view of the brine pools and processing areas of the Soquimich lithium mine on the Atacama salt flat, the largest lithium deposit currently in production, in the Atacama desert of northern Chile, January 10, 2013.

June 13, 2023

LGBTQ+
Africa’s Struggle Toward Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws

Countries in Africa have some of the harshest and most discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in the world. But some governments are taking hopeful steps toward inclusion.

Protesters picket against Uganda's anti-gay bill at the Uganda High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa.

May 21, 2024

Immigration and Migration
The Strategic Impact of the Global Movement of People: A Conversation With the Council of Councils

Foreign policy institute leaders from around the world discuss the dynamics of global migration, including the importance of international cooperation in managing both the documented and undocumented…

Play A group of Afghan children and women travel on a truck with their belongings along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border.

August 7, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa’s Multiple Security Crises

Across the continent, ill-conceived security arrangements are having unintended consequences 

In green military fatigues, junta member Mohamed Toumba attends a demonstration of coup supporters in Niamey, Niger on August 6, 2023.

May 23, 2024

South Africa
South Africans Poised to Shake Up Their Governing Status Quo

The provincial and national elections on May 29 come amid waning support for the ruling African National Congress thirty years after South Africa transitioned to democracy.

Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma's new political party wave the South African flag ahead of the launch of the party's election manifesto ahead of a general election.

May 21, 2024

Kenya
A Preview of Kenya’s State Visit

During Kenya’s state visit, the United States should work toward building a more resilient model of U.S.-Africa partnerships.

Kenya's President William Ruto addresses the nation following heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the country, at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya on May 3, 2024.