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What to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2021
January 12, 2021 | Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, Yemi Adamolekun, Lina Benabdallah, Will Brown, Maria E. Burnett, Emilia Columbo, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Hilary Matfess, Kyle Murphy , Rafiq Raji, Jon Temin, Laird Treiber From escalating conflicts in Ethiopia and Mozambique to a China-Africa relationship characterized by vaccine distribution and debt forgiveness, the CSIS Africa Program previews some of the top stories to watch in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021.

Commentary
Trajectory of Violence in Northern Mozambique Points to Long-term Security Challenge
November 16, 2020 | Emilia Columbo Insurgent violence is escalating in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. CSIS’s Emilia Columbo warns of complex security and humanitarian crises and urges the Mozambican government and elites to address the conflict drivers.

Commentary
The Secret to the Northern Mozambique Insurgency’s Success
November 2, 2020 | Emilia Columbo How has the jihadist insurgency in northern Mozambique managed to grow? Senior Associate Emilia Columbo outlines the group’s sturdy organizational structure, avoidance of strategic errors, and exploitation of government blunders.

Critical Questions
Insurgency Marks New Milestone in Coastal Attack in Northern Mozambique
August 14, 2020 | Emilia Columbo Insurgents recently overtook a key port in northern Mozambique. Senior Associate Emilia Columbo breaks down the security, political, and humanitarian implications of the attack.

Critical Questions
Angolan Government Relying on Partner Assistance to Fight Covid-19
June 24, 2020 | Emilia Columbo Angola is relying on partner support in responding to Covid-19. CSIS’s Emilia Columbo discusses ongoing challenges, including Angola’s state of emergency decrees, and identifies new opportunities for social welfare, health, and scientific research partnerships.

Commentary
Extremist Groups Stepping up Operations during the Covid-19 Outbreak in Sub-Saharan Africa
May 1, 2020 | Emilia Columbo, Marielle Harris Extremist groups across sub-Saharan Africa are ramping up attacks and propaganda during the Covid-19 crisis. The CSIS Africa Program outlines factors to watch and opportunities for governments to maintain security.

Commentary
Supporting Mozambique’s Response to the Growing Insurgent Threat in Cabo Delgado
April 9, 2020 | Emilia Columbo Extremist violence is mounting in northern Mozambique amid a growing Covid-19 outbreak in the country. Africa Program senior associate Emilia Columbo explores how recent large-scale attacks underline the need for international security collaboration with Maputo.

Commentary
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.

Commentary
South Korea’s Evolving Role in sub-Saharan Africa
January 2, 2020 | Emilia Columbo Emilia Columbo describes South Korea’s recent efforts to strengthen engagement in sub-Saharan Africa. She recommends that Washington team up with Seoul to support African entrepreneurs, bring technology to youth, and build infrastructure to grow the digital economy.

Report
Northern Mozambique at a Crossroads: Scenarios for Violence in the Resource-rich Cabo Delgado Province
October 18, 2019 | Emilia Columbo The insurgency in northern Mozambique poses a growing threat to security and investment in the resource-rich Cabo Delgado region. This report lays out potential scenarios for the trajectory of violence and provides a framework to analyze the situation’s progression.

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