Foreign Policy Sub-Saharan Africa
This page contains our research on Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Latest Research
US Response to France’s Diminishing Influence in Africa
Introduction Since its decolonization, France has held outsized influence in French-speaking (Francophone) African countries, cemented by its policy of Françafrique, which was designed
US Involvement in Central African Mining
Cobalt, originally seen as a simple byproduct of copper or nickel mining, has recently become a critical mineral due to its use in
US Response to Deforestation in the Congo Basin
The Congo Basin spans six Central African countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Republic of
Intro to US – South African Relations
Introduction South Africa holds a prominent position in Africa as a major economic force with one of the continent’s largest economies and high
US Response to Conflict with al-Shabaab in Somalia
Introduction The United States developed a diplomatic relationship with Somalia in 1960 following its independence from British and Italian rule. After a period
Introduction to Russia-West Africa Relations
The “New Scramble for Africa” is a phrase newly adopted by many in the field of foreign policy, defining the latest form of
Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya and Somalia
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Growth for the Few: The Impact of Structural Adjustment Programs on Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
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An Overview of COVID-19 Vaccinations in Africa and Its Impacts on International Development
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Gender Equality in West Africa: Legislation Versus Lived Experience
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