Commentary and Analysis

Western countries should use national and international tools to hinder Wagner’s growing global abuse, Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

A decades-old rivalry between Eritrea and the TPLF risks derailing Ethiopia’s peace deal.

The US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, is the first meeting of its kind since 2014. Africa’s shift toward China and Russia will be a subtext of the meeting.

Elizabeth Shackleford discusses U.S.-Africa relations and how the US can play a constructive role in Africa's future without repeating mistakes of the past.

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

As Africa faces its worst drought in 40 years, Joshua Busby looks at Ethiopia and Somalia and why one country could avoid famine while the other could not.

"The US and others must take a more direct approach before the worst fears of the Tigrayan people are realized," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

Author and journalist Krithika Varagur examines younger generations' understanding of the British monarchy.

Experts Kathleen Klaus and Murithi Mutiga join Deep Dish to discuss the results of Kenya’s presidential election.

Elizabeth Shackleford looks at William Ruto's win in Kenya's presidential election and why it's a good sign for Kenyan democracy.