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What to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020
January 10, 2020 | Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, William Mark Bellamy, Emilia Columbo, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Jon Temin The CSIS Africa Program examines some of sub-Saharan Africa’s top stories for 2020, with hard-hitting implications for regional governments and international partners.

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The Art of Summitry
September 30, 2019 | Judd Devermont CSIS’s Judd Devermont explains what the United States can learn from Japan’s recent Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD) and makes the case for why the U.S. government should reprise its 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

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Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode
July 30, 2019 | Judd Devermont Africa’s future is urban. By 2050, it will host at least 9 “megacities” of more than ten million people. Judd Devermont and Todd Moss argue the United States needs to shift its policy and investments toward African cities to promote prosperity and address insecurity.

Critical Questions
Prosper Africa’s Partial Answer to Promoting U.S. Trade and Investment
June 26, 2019 | Judd Devermont The Trump Administration recently unveiled its “Prosper Africa” initiative to promote U.S. trade and investment in the region. Judd Devermont discusses its strengths, weaknesses, and why a sectoral focus is essential to expanding a U.S. commercial footprint in Africa.

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The Real Controversy about Jumia: Why Did It List on the NYSE?
June 13, 2019 Eliot Pence says Africa-focused startup Jumia’s decision to list in New York rather than an African exchange is a wake-up call. He explains how the Trump administration can use its signature program, Prosper Africa, to support U.S. investment and emerging African firms.

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Haven’t We Done This Before? Lessons from and Recommendations for Strategic Competition in Sub-Saharan Africa
April 17, 2019 | Judd Devermont If the United States wants to treat sub-Saharan Africa as an arena for great power competition, it needs to avoid the mistakes of the past. Judd Devermont shares nine principles to guide the U.S.’s approach, investments and partnerships.

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Innocent Bystanders: Why the U.S.-China Trade War Hurts African Economies
April 9, 2019 | Judd Devermont A trade war has escalated between the U.S. and China and African economies are caught in the crossfire. CSIS's Judd Devermont and Catherine Chiang examine how tariffs are impacting African economies and U.S.-Africa relations.

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What to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2019
January 7, 2019 | Judd Devermont

To preview some of the top stories in 2019, the CSIS Africa Program compiled a list of key countries and issues to watch this year.

Critical Questions
After Melania: Next Steps for U.S. Policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa
October 9, 2018 | Judd Devermont

In the absence of a clear U.S. policy, first lady Melania Trump’s travel last week renewed questions about U.S. priorities, programs, and funding in sub-Saharan Africa as Judd Devermont, CSIS Africa Program director, writes in a new CQ piece.

Critical Questions
Real Threats and Misplaced Fears at the Seventh Forum for China-Africa Cooperation
September 5, 2018 | Judd Devermont

African leaders this week attended the Seventh Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, spurring another round of hand-wringing in Washington over the China-Africa relationship.

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The World is Coming to Sub-Saharan Africa. Where is the United States?
August 24, 2018 | Judd Devermont

Sub-Saharan Africa’s foreign counterparts are forging closer partnerships with the region because they see new openings for trade and investment, as well as growing threats from terrorism, criminality, epidemics, and irregular migration.

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Who’s Running the Show in Zimbabwe?
January 5, 2018 | Alexander H. Noyes

The international community can and should help Zimbabwe move toward a genuine democracy that reflects the will of the people. A free, fair, and credible election in 2018 is the first step in this process.

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