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A U.S. Call for Modest IMF Gold Sales to Help Africa

CSIS non-resident senior associate Mark Sobel argues that modest IMF gold sales to help Sub-Saharan African nations and low-income countries could support the IMF’s global role, low-income countries, and U.S. interests.

Commentary by Mark Sobel — January 10, 2023

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Rethinking Humanitarian Assistance: Climate and Crisis in the Horn of Africa

Humanitarian actors face unprecedented scale and frequency of climate shocks, making existing challenges harder to address. A new CSIS report analyzes the current crisis in the Horn of Africa and presents ideas on rethinking humanitarian assistance to chronic crises.

Report by Beza Tesfaye , Erol Yayboke , Anastasia Strouboulis , and Abigail Edwards — January 9, 2023

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U.S.-ROK Ties: Enhancing Collaboration on Maritime Security in Africa

Close coordination between African States, the United States, and South Korea on maritime security issues has the potential to alleviate the major maritime security threats facing Africa today.

Report by Emilia Columbo — January 3, 2023

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U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: What's On The Agenda?

CSIS Africa experts discuss the opportunities and challenges for strengthening ties between the U.S. and African countries during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

Transcript by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Cameron Hudson — December 13, 2022

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U.S. Security Force Assistance in Africa

To meet the growing threat of jihadist-linked violence in Africa, the United States should support efforts to address its underlying causes.

Commentary by Jason Warner — December 12, 2022

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It’s Time for a U.S.-Africa Cities Summit

A new era of U.S.-African diplomacy could be ushered in through an increased focus on strengthening shared urban ties and cosmopolitan capacities.

Commentary by Jon Temin — December 12, 2022

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Raising the Profile of AfCFTA at the Africa Leaders Summit

To support trade and investment under AfCFTA, the U.S. government should offer clear indications of its intent on trade and investment policy in Africa.

Commentary by Laird Treiber — December 12, 2022

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On China, Minerals, and Power Competition

African leaders are at a crossroads along the U.S.-China axis of partnership as they evaluate governance of the mining sector and long-term economic development.

Commentary by Christian Géraud Neema Byamungu — December 12, 2022

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African Fintech Is Booming despite Challenges

Though cash remains critical in day-to-day African market activities, the space for payment digitization and fintech capital is rapidly expanding with the aid of policy instruments like AfCFTA and PAPSS on the continent.

Commentary by Rafiq Raji — December 8, 2022

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U.S. Priorities in Eastern Africa

The upcoming Africa Leaders Summit is an opportunity for the United States to address the war in Ethiopia, insecurity in Somalia, and support the region's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commentary by William Mark Bellamy — December 8, 2022

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