The success of Darfur and Kordofan rebels threatens the government's control over the country's regions.

Mining is the country's biggest contributor to total export revenue and to government revenue via taxes on those exports and on industry income.

Two years after taking power, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara's efforts to pacify the country have not succeeded.

Recent security incidents have highlighted the ability of opposition parties to threaten government efforts to develop resource-rich areas of the country.

Stratfor Vice President of Africa Analysis Mark Schroeder discusses increasing tensions between northern and southern Nigeria and what militant groups in each region hope to gain through attacks.

Stratfor Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla examines the financial and political challenges facing governments around the globe as they struggle to maintain stability.

Abuja does not want international oil companies invested in the Nigerian oil sector to lose confidence in its security environment or to relocate.

Stratfor Vice President of Africa Analysis Mark Schroeder discusses African countries' dependence on Chinese investment for their own economic development.

The Lord's Resistance Army has been at large in the border region between the Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic for a decade.

Stratfor VP of Africa Analysis Mark Schroeder discusses the upcoming referendum for a new constitution in Zimbabwe and its effect on the region as a whole.