Central African Republic News & Analysis

Russia’s loss could be the United States’ gain when it comes to mercenary operations in Africa.

After decades of being relegated to the sidelines, Russia is deepening its political, economic, and military engagement with African countries.

The UN needs to bolster its peacekeeping mission and make it more accountable if it wants to stop spiraling violence in the Central African Republic.

Sanction relief for Iran, GDP numbers in China, and a possible rate hike from the Bank of Canada.

Commentators often call for more troops to improve the security situation, but in fact the most sustainable solution for the CAR is an international effort to build state capacity.

Examining whether the international community's response to fighting in the Central African Republic deserves to be called a success.

Examining some of the defining political, economic, and military trends facing Africa in 2014.