SecurityCommentary
The Special Ops Mission in Niger Was Routine and Common. Stop Politicizing It.
The loss of four special operations soldiers in Niger is a tragedy. We grieve as a nation, rightly, whenever we lose any of the brave… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Corruption Is Holding Back Democracy and Prosperity in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, a huge and beautiful country that straddles the Great Rift Valley just north of the equator in Africa, traces its history to biblical times…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the Somali Government Is Getting Terrorists to Defect
The East African country of Somalia recently concluded a 60-day amnesty program for anyone willing to defect from the Islamist terrorist group, al-Shabab. It is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
‘Man-Made’ Famine Leaves Millions Facing Starvation in Africa
Years of internal conflicts and poor governance are not the only problems facing the African countries of South Sudan, Nigeria, and Somalia. The United Nations… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Defeated Gambian President Must Honor His People’s Wishes, Relinquish Power
The tiny West African country of The Gambia rarely makes international news, but a brewing conflict over presidential election results has thrust it into the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Ghana Is Leading the Way for Democracy in Africa
Ghana, a West African country, has experienced peaceful transitions of power each time there has been a change in government since the country ended military… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Ghana’s Journey From Slavery to Economic Freedom
The Heritage Foundation was on the road in Africa last month with a message of economic freedom. The final stop was Ghana, whose capital is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Fighting the Good Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria
The Heritage Foundation was on the road in West Africa carrying the message of economic freedom. One of our stops was Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
More Economic Freedom Could Mean Less Civil Strife in Ethiopia
The Heritage Foundation has taken its message of economic freedom to Africa. Today’s stop is Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia—source of the Blue Nile… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Violence in Burundi Highlights the Fragility of Democracy in Africa
The small central African country of Burundi is approaching its 17th month of violence sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Shouldn’t Be Fooled by South Sudanese Leaders
Four days of heavy fighting in the South Sudanese capital of Juba between troops loyal to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Anthrax Terror Plot Shows ISIS’ Reach Into East Africa
Kenyan police announced this week that they had arrested a man interning at a Kenyan hospital who was planning a major anthrax attack on the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
South Africa Is Losing the War Against Corruption
Once a model for emerging African democracies, South Africa is now mired in corruption that undermines its economy, provokes social unrest, and betrays the dreams… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Modern Pirates Have Turned to Cyber Hacking
According to a recent Verizon report, pirates are now utilizing sophisticated cyber tactics to assist in their naval marauding ventures. The typical day in the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Nigeria’s Trouble With Islamist Terrorism
At dawn on Feb. 10, a camp for displaced people in the northeast Nigerian town of Dikwa began stirring to life. Three unaccompanied young girls… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Tunisia’s Woes as ISIS Looms: It’s About Dignity
AMMAN, Jordan—The Islamic State, gaining operating territory in North Africa, has made clear its intentions of destabilizing the nascent democracy in Tunisia. Hoping this sun-drenched… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Genocidal Rhetoric on the Rise in One African Nation
Located in central Africa, the small nation of Burundi is on the brink of civil war once again. In April, current President Pierre Nkurunziza announced… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Tunisia Is Now a Hot Spot for ISIS Recruitment. How the US Could Help Change That.
In Tunisia, the one nation progressing in the struggle to build a democracy from the Arab Spring revolutions, the governing party of President Beji Caid Essebsi… Read More
InternationalCommentary
New Emails: Benghazi Cover Story Continues to Unravel
A new lot of emails released by the State Department on Halloween were so newsworthy that not even the holiday could drown it out. It… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Finally, Clinton Faces Panel on Benghazi: 5 Key Questions She Could Be Asked
On Thursday, Hillary Clinton will make her long-awaited appearance before the House Select Committee on Benghazi. This will be a crucial moment in the Benghazi… Read More
InternationalCommentary
3 Years After Benghazi Attack, Select Committee Hones in on Clinton Emails
Bryan Pagliano, a State Department employee hired by Hillary Clinton to work on her controversial private email server, appeared before the House Benghazi Select Committee… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama’s Legacy Is Propping Up Dictatorships, Not Democracies
By praising Ethiopia’s repressive regime for being “democratically elected” last week, President Obama was driving home once again something that should be abundantly clear by… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Forget Cecil. Legal Hunting Benefits Africa.
Lost in the outrage over the death of Cecil the Lion is the plight of the people of Zimbabwe and the fact that big game… Read More
InternationalCommentary
One African Nation’s Crisis of Democracy
Citizens of the small East African country of Burundi are at the polls today to select a president, though the outcome is virtually guaranteed. Two-term… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Tunisia Needs US Help As It Moves Into Crosshairs of ISIS
For the second time in three months, the North African country of Tunisia has suffered a terrible terrorist attack. According to media reports, multiple gunmen… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama Meets With President of Tunisia, Rare Country Where Approval of US Is Rapidly Growing
Today, President Obama will meet with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, who is marking his first trip to the United States since his democratic election… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Nigeria’s Successful Election Is an Example of Democracy for African Nations
The main opposition contender in Nigeria’s presidential election, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has been declared the winner, unseating incumbent, President Goodluck Jonathan. Buhari, leading the All Progressives… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Despite Boko Haram Attacks, Logistical Issues, Nigeria Completes Elections
Over the weekend, Boko Haram carried out attacks in several towns in the northeast of Nigeria attempting to derail the presidential and National Assembly elections…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
ISIS-Linked Terrorists Attack Country Succeeding Post Arab Spring
No less than three months after Tunisia concluded peaceful and successful legislative and presidential elections, the small North African country was rocked by the worst… Read More
InternationalCommentary
First Boko Haram Kidnaps Little Girls, Now They Use Them as Suicide Bombers
Northeastern Nigeria continues to be rocked by terrorist attacks, and the lead-up to next month’s elections is complicating an already volatile situation. In a region… Read More
