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Massacres, Executions, and Falsified Graves: The Wagner Group’s Mounting Humanitarian Cost in Mali
May 11, 2022 | Catrina Doxsee, Jared Thompson The Wagner Group is complicit in violence against civilians in Mali, the latest in a long pattern of abuses and war crimes. The international community needs to redouble its efforts to protect civilians in Mali and hold the Wagner Group accountable.

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Sizing Up: Growing Fast Food Consumption in Urban Africa
May 10, 2022 | Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Emmy Simmons What is the relationship between urbanization, fast food, and food security in Africa? CSIS's Mvemba Dizolele and Emmy Simmons talk to sustainable development lecturer James Boafo to discuss how fast food consumption is shaping the future of African cities.

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Keeping Chad’s Transition on Track
April 19, 2022 | Mvemba Phezo Dizolele How can the United States and the international community support Chad’s transition to democracy? Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Anastasia Strouboulis reflect on the past year of junta-led transitional rule and outline steps toward getting democratization right.

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One Year of Tanzanian President Hassan: What’s Changed?
March 18, 2022 | Marielle Harris It’s been one year since Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed the Tanzanian presidency following the unexpected death of autocrat John Magufuli. Marielle Harris outlines Hassan’s progress in five distinct policy areas.

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Africa Reacts to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
March 8, 2022 In the 12th edition of the CSIS Africa Program’s “Africa Reacts” series, thinkers from across the continent analyze the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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How the War in Ukraine May Impact Africa
March 1, 2022 | Mvemba Phezo Dizolele The Africa Program outlines the political, economic, and security implications of the Russia-Ukraine war in sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Long March to Peace: Key Obstacles to Overcome in Ethiopia
February 10, 2022 In Ethiopia, the obstacles to peace remain in place. To give nascent talks a chance, the United States should use its leverage to press the parties to stop ongoing violence, end the de-facto humanitarian blockade of Tigray, and see the withdrawal of foreign forces.

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What to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2022
January 20, 2022 | Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Marielle Harris, William Mark Bellamy, Hannah Ryder , Laird Treiber, Emilia Columbo, Will Brown, Rafiq Raji, Ryan Cummings, Maria E. Burnett The CSIS Africa Program previews some of the top stories and trends in the region for 2022.

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Deconstructing Disarmament and Reconciliation Programs in Northeast Nigeria
January 10, 2022 | Jacob Kurtzer, Obi Anyadike Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs aim to change the battlefield and bring peace to northeast Nigeria, but they raise serious questions about resource prioritization and justice and accountability for perpetrators of violence.

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Time for Action on Ethiopia
December 15, 2021 As the humanitarian situation worsens across Ethiopia, the U.S. government and allies should take urgent and meaningful steps to compel all stakeholders to seek political solutions to the conflict and urgently address humanitarian access issues.

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Africa Reacts to Secretary Blinken’s Africa Tour
November 30, 2021 In the 11th edition of the Africa Reacts series, African analysts respond to Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent trip to Nigeria, Senegal, and Kenya.

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Spotlighting Sustainability: Urban Tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa
November 17, 2021 | Marielle Harris What is urban tourism? Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris sit down with Regis Musavengane, Pius Siakwah, and Llewellyn Leonard to discuss why African governments should develop policies that reflect this distinct subset of tourism.

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