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Still shot of interactive map, External Military Support to the Horn of Africa 1960-2023

Transnational Conflict in the Horn of Africa: Updating the Map
Eliab Taye, Chepkorir Sambu, Allard Duursma, Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe, Alex de Waal May 21, 2026
Africa Conflict Horn of Africa Transnational Conflict War
Essay
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The Sudans: Reflections on Peacemaking and the African Union
World Peace Foundation May 18, 2026
Africa African Union Mediation Peacemaking South Sudan Sudan
Essay
Aerial view of goats and sheep trekking a barren a barring pastureland in search of ever shrinking grass and shrubs.

Trajectories into Famine: Patterns and Prevention
Daniel Maxwell, Paul Howe, Alex de Waal May 4, 2026
Africa Famine IPC Somalia Sudan
Interview
a woman in a black suit with bright earrings against a white background

Meet the winner of the WPF/Leir Institute doctoral research award for 2025
Bridget Conley July 17, 2025
Africa Ghana Intervention Mali Peace operations South Sudan
Essay
A peaceful protester holds in front of his face a sign representing the Sudanese flag

Only the Sudanese Can Save Sudan — Even If Trump Stops the War
Abdul Mohammed, Alex de Waal July 16, 2025
Africa African Union Peacemaking Political Marketplace Sudan
Essay
photo of a man in white casting vote in box with green, black or red cover.

Democracy’s Famine Prevention Record in Post-Colonial Africa
Raffael Hueberli July 15, 2025
Africa autocracy Democracy Famine Food insecurity Governance Nigeria Sudan
Essay
photo of soldier in fatigues, focus on arm patch

Markets in Violence: Russia, Africa, and the Wagner Group
Tanner Kimpel June 26, 2025
Africa Armed violence Central African Republic Libya Mali Political Marketplace Russia Violence Wagner Group
Paper

Russia in Africa: Embedded Markets in Violence
Tanner Kimpel June 26, 2025
Essay
black and white photo of hungry children, one feeding another with a bowl

Historical Trends in Famine Mortality
Matt Day, Alex de Waal May 13, 2025
Africa China Famine Famine Data India Mass Starvation Middle East Russia
Report

Western Tigray: The Unresolved Challenge and a Test for Ethiopia
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe May 8, 2025

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