Meron Elias Researcher, Horn of Africa Nairobi Please submit all media inquiries to melias@crisisgroup.org or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 Crisis Group Role As Horn of Africa Researcher, Meron Elias follows developments in the region and provides research assistance to the Horn of Africa Project. Professional Background Meron studied at Sciences Po Paris and the University of York, where she obtained her BA in Political Science and International Relations. She also holds an MA in International Security from Sciences Po Paris. Languages French Amharic English Spanish Portuguese Latest Updates Q&A / Africa 18 March 2021 Understanding the New U.S. Terrorism Designations in Africa The U.S. has designated two armed groups in the DRC and in Mozambique as terrorist organisations, claiming they are affiliated with the Islamic State, and creating potential legal peril for peacemakers who may deal with them. Crisis Group analyses the implications.