Sub-Saharan Africa
Experts for international foreign and security policy
Sub-Saharan Africa faces unique security and developmental challenges. From rising terrorism and armed conflicts to climate change and governance issues, our working group tracks the region's efforts to build stability and partnerships. We provide analysis on peacebuilding, international aid, and the role of African organizations in shaping the future of the region.
Flawed Agreements and Unkept Promises
Failed Ceasefire and the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in the DRC
Was the Rwanda-DRC ceasefire agreement effective in ending humanitarian struggles in the eastern DRC? The ceasefire was not effective since it did not include non-state militias which are actively present in the region and are pursuing violence against civilians. Civilians continue to die predominantly at the hands of non-state militias. Additionally, Rwanda was not actively involved in reaching peace, while the DRC did not try to ameliorate the livelihood of civilians.
Denisa
Cepoiu
Senior Research Fellow
January
The Potential Expansion of the Coup Belt
The underlying factors of coup d'états and its similarities in Cameroon
1. What is the Coup Belt and is there a risk of it expanding? 2. The countries of the Coup Belt share some underlying factors behind their coup d’états. 3. There is a risk of the Coup Belt expanding southwards to include Cameroon.
Hannes
Romare
Junior Research Fellow