Emily Sawires Introduction Sudan is  no stranger to conflict, with a history plagued by decades of coups, ethnic cleansing, and intrastate war. The current civil war has  produced a detrimental humanitarian crisis that involves pervasive famine, displacement, and sexual violence. While numerous peace talks have  taken place, all attempts to secure a lasting ceasefire have thus far failed. A critical force fueling the conflict is  sponsorship of the Sudanese warring factions b

Athena Leskovics Introduction Rwanda is no stranger to controversy. The country has been stained with criticism and pain since its genocide in 1994. Rwanda has since tried to rebuild, with President Paul Kagame pushing a stance of “ unity and reconciliation .” Kagame has held power since 2000, but while his government was credited with bringing stability back to the country after the atrocious genocide, many human rights groups continue to voice criticism. Many believe Kagame

Read more about the Civil war in Ethiopia and the post-war and peace agreement developments.

Maegan Taback how 17-year-old girl named Fauziya Kassindja escaled female genital mutilation, and sought asylum in the United States.

Pradanya Nagru describes the recent history of Sudan, including Bashir's corrupt and violent regime, attempts at democracy, and coups.