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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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January 17, 2018
U.S. Congress
Ed Royce, Champion of Africa in the U.S. House, Will not Run for Reelection
This is a guest blog post by Anthony Carroll. Anthony is founding director of Acorus Capital, a private equity fund investing in Africa, and a vice president of Manchester Trade Limited, an internati…
August 5, 2021
Nigeria
U.S. Arrest Warrant Exposes Police Scandal in Nigeria
The charismatic head of the Intelligence Response team of the Nigeria Police Service, Abba Kyari, has been suspended pending the investigation of allegations by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that he was in cahoots with Ramon Abbas, better known as “Hushpuppi“ a Nigerian “Yahoo boy,” a popular Nigerian term for cyber criminals, involved in money laundering and fraud.
September 19, 2017
Development
U.S. Development Priorities: Views From the Administration and Congress
Panelists discuss bipartisan efforts to promote development within the Trump administration and Congress.
April 24, 2018
Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Sexual Violence in India
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, covering April 13 to April 23, was compiled with s…
April 18, 2018
Local and Traditional Leadership
Traditional Rulers Hold Real Power in Nigeria
Emir Muhammed Sanusi is more than a traditional religious leader and he enjoys much greater influence than do Indian maharajas today.
