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Commentary
Developing Local Solutions: Urban Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
October 29, 2020 | Judd Devermont How should African governments and international partners address violence in urban areas compared to insecurity in conflict zones? Judd Devermont interviews Rachel Locke and Eric Apelgren on new approaches for addressing violence and insecurity throughout the region’s cities.

Commentary
Why Africa Matters to Birmingham
October 28, 2020 | Judd Devermont Africa matters to Birmingham, Alabama. Judd Devermont highlights the city’s economic ties to the region, as well as academic, religious, and personal links underscored by its vibrant diaspora community.

Critical Questions
A No-Confidence Vote in Tanzania’s Upcoming Elections
October 26, 2020 | Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris Tanzanian president John Magufuli has worked to weaken the opposition, media, and civil society ahead of the October 28 elections. The Africa Program explores implications of another Magufuli term and recommends steps for effective regional and international engagement.

Commentary
Peril in the Desert: Irregular Migration through the Sahel
October 21, 2020 | Erol Yayboke Recent efforts to address irregular migration through the Sahel have changed flows, not stopped them. As a result, migrants are at greater risk while the networks of illicit actors that move them grow stronger. A better approach that goes beyond hard security is needed.

Commentary
Trump Student Visa Plan Will Hurt Africa—and the United States
October 20, 2020 | Judd Devermont The Trump administration is proposing new measures to limit Africans from educational opportunities in the United States. Judd Devermont and Aubrey Hruby discuss how the restrictive visa plan will hurt the U.S. economy, its cultural diversity, and its ties to Africa.

Critical Questions
#EndSARSNow Is Just the Beginning of Police Reform in Nigeria
October 15, 2020 | Bulama Bukarti The Nigerian government has announced the disbanding of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad amid mounting protests. CSIS’s Bulama Bukarti explains why this is just the beginning of police reform in Nigeria and recommends steps the government can take to get it right.

Commentary
Africa Reacts to the First Presidential Debate and Trump’s Case of Covid-19
October 6, 2020 In the sixth installment of Africa Reacts, the CSIS Africa Program asks some of the continent’s top analysts to share their takes on the first presidential debate and Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis.

Commentary
Understanding Informal Norms: Politics and Community in Urban Ghana
October 2, 2020 | Judd Devermont In urban Ghana, everything from daily life to multiparty politics is shaped by informal norms. Judd Devermont speaks with Jeffrey Paller about these relationships as well as how the U.S. government should approach urban governance in Africa.

Report
A Wake-up Call: What Covid-19 Reveals about Elderly and NCD Care in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 30, 2020 | Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris Covid-19 is revealing major blind spots around elder care and NCDs in Africa. The CSIS Africa Program outlines implications of inaction and urges regional and international stakeholders to streamline elder and NCD care into existing health frameworks on the continent.

Book
The Emperor’s New Road: China and the Project of the Century
September 28, 2020 | Jonathan E. Hillman Taking readers for a journey along China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Jonathan E. Hillman warns that China is repeating the mistakes of previous great powers and reveals the perils of Beijing’s global push toward the center of everything.

Commentary
The Strategic Significance of Africa’s Smallest Democracies
September 24, 2020 | Judd Devermont Africa’s smallest democracies are starring in some of the most prominent global challenges. CSIS’s Judd Devermont highlights the roles of Cabo Verde, Mauritius, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Seychelles, and argues that Washington deepen its relationships with these states.

Report
How Impact Investments Can Strengthen Rural Economies in the Age of Covid-19
September 23, 2020 | Daniel F. Runde, Shannon McKeown, Terry Wyer Impact investment can serve as an effective financial tool to tackle challenges in rural economies that existed before and have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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