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In trying to develop a long-term solution to ending Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian nuclear power plant and preventing catastrophe in the future, nations should take lessons from Africa’s Treaty of Pelindaba.
As it currently stands, the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit is poised to put justice for victims and accountability for atrocity crimes on the backburner and perpetuate trends that stagnate progress on the continent.
Russia is keeping the influence it has built up in the Central African Republic, Libya, Mali and Sudan.
The offer of assistance from African nations should be welcomed, appreciated, and understood from humanitarian and geopolitical perspectives.
Musa Baluku, a leader of a faction of the Allied Democratic Forces, has made clear his allegiance to the Islamic State.
A recent African Court decision suggests trouble for human rights icon Paul Rusesabagina and the rule of law in Rwanda and the rest of Africa.
The response to the global pandemic by African countries and their external partners has been hampered by a lack of coordination. To streamline efforts to combat the coronavirus in Africa, the U.S. should consider exporting the “Quad Plus” framework used in the Indo-Pacific.
Are there opportunities to wind down fighting with some terrorist groups in the region?
China has led the aid response to the coronavirus crisis in Africa. The United States should step up.
China has tried to build goodwill with its "mask diplomacy," but its efforts are backfiring.