http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR334-Midterm%20Challenges%20in%20Nigeria_0.pdf
Assesses the emerging political party system and searches for lessons from the country’s historic pattern of election-related conflict. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R43053.pdf
Analyzes the state of Egypt’s economy two years after the spring revolution and the reasons for deteriorating conditions. Also describes negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund over policy reforms demanded in exchange for loan funds and the U.S. role in an IMF decision. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
Analyzes prospects for continued calm in Nigeria, especially the Niger Delta region. Also covers the 2009 federal amnesty program for militants, and future conflict triggers and trends. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://china.aiddata.org/datasets/1.0
Spreadsheet which tracks Chinese development contributions to African countries based on media reports. From the AidData project at William and Mary and other partners.
http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR331_Malis_Precarious_Democracy_and_the_Causes_of_Conflict.pdf
Looks at the fragile nature of Malian democracy before the 2012 coup and the origins of the current crisis. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.pmi.gov/resources/reports/pmi_annual_report13.pdf
Reports on progress made in Africa, funding levels, and ongoing research efforts. From the Agency for International Development and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44751&Cr=+mali+&Cr1=#.UXl6vTdI2KI
Press release on newest United Nations peacekeeping mission, the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali or MINUSMA. From the UN
http://www.uneca.org/sites/default/files/publications/unera_report_eng_final_web.pdf
How Africa can make a great leap forward via industrialization built on rich natural resources. From the Economic Commission for Africa