Meron Elias East and Southern Africa Analyst Nairobi Please submit all media inquiries to melias@crisisgroup.org or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 Crisis Group Role As Analyst for East and Southern Africa, Meron conducts field research, provides written analysis, proposes policy recommendations and engages in advocacy efforts. 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 05 August 2022 Countdown Begins to Kenya’s Transitional Election Q&A / Africa 15 October 2021 UN Court Decision a Fresh Test for Kenya-Somalia Ties Q&A / Africa 18 March 2021 Understanding the New U.S. Terrorism Designations in Africa