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February 17, 2022

Uganda
Torture in Uganda Prompts U.S. Introspection

The harrowing story of Kakwenza Rukirabashaija—a Ugandan writer whose tweets critical of President Yoweri Museveni and his powerful son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, landed him in detention—has made it impossible to pretend that the repression and political violence that accompanied the 2021 election cycle were temporary features of Uganda’s political landscape.

A man holds a book up to the camera with the title "The Greedy Barbarian."
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

February 23, 2023

Nigeria
The Continental Implications of Nigeria’s Elections

The example of Nigeria’s consequential upcoming elections could shape politics across the continent. 

Youth supporters of Nigerian Presidential candidate Peter Obi hold a green, white, and red banner with the phrase, "A New Nigeria is Possible."
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

January 27, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa
Staying Neutral on Ukraine Easier Said Than Done for African States

As the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group expands its Africa footprint, questions remain about what “neutrality” really looks like for African governments. 

In front of a wall of South African and Russian flags, South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov turn towards each other at a bilateral meeting in Pretoria, South Africa.
Blog Post by Alexandra Dent Africa in Transition

May 24, 2023

Women and Women's Rights
Artificial Intelligence Enters the Political Arena

Politics is one of the latest industries shaken up by AI, the use of artificially generated content in campaigns could spell trouble for candidates and voters alike in the fight against mis- and disi…

At a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing, three witnesses hold up their hands as they are sworn in to testify on rules for artificial intelligence.
Blog Post by Catherine Powell and Alexandra Dent Women Around the World

September 25, 2020

Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Women Arrested in Belarus

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers September 19 to September 25.

Women protest in Belarus
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World