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Taking Africa’s Pulse with Afrobarometer

Dr. Joseph Asunka, the CEO of Afrobarometer, speaks with Mvemba about the challenges in data collection in Africa as well as the ways Afrobarometer is building data collection methodologies for various contexts in Africa.

Transcript — November 16, 2023

The Role of AGOA in Accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation

Renewing and revamping the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) can help leverage the opportunities brought about by global digital transformation. This paper proposes a modernized AGOA framework to better harness the digital economy.

Report by Daniel F. Runde and Thomas Bryja — November 7, 2023

Cooking Up a Storm from Dakar to Brooklyn

Mvemba is joined by Pierre Thiam, a renowned chef, author, and social activist, best known for bringing West African cuisine to the global fine-dining world.

Transcript — November 2, 2023

CorpsAfrica: Peace Corps by and for Africans

Mvemba is joined by Liz Fanning, Founder and CEO of CorpsAfrica, to discuss the ideas, challenges, and successes of CorpsAfrica as well as the ways African youth are engaging with the organization. 

Transcript — October 19, 2023

Post-Prigozhin Russia in Africa: Regaining or Losing Control?

Any changes in Wagner’s command and control following Prigozhin’s presumed death do not necessarily mean that Russia is abandoning the Wagner model altogether, given the significant geopolitical and economic benefits that it provides for the Kremlin in Africa.  

Report by Mathieu Droin and Tina Dolbaia — September 20, 2023

Seller's Remorse: The Challenges Facing Russia's Arms Exports

While Russian arms sales in areas such as missile and air defense systems, aircraft, armored vehicles, naval systems, and engines have historically been significant, recent trends show that exports in virtually all of these major weapons categories will decline.

Report by Max Bergmann Maria Snegovaya Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton — September 18, 2023