CSIS Into Africa
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Into Africa

Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent.

Into Africa is produced by Cera Baker.

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Botswana Beyond Diamonds

Mvemba discusses Botswana's political landscape and development with Kagiso Molatlhwa, Executive Director of the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (BOCONGO). Molatlhwa emphasizes the need for economic diversification, improved service delivery, and a more inclusive constitution.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — October 4, 2024

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Security and Governance in Nigeria

Kemi Okenyondo, the Founder/Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria, joins to discuss accountability for Nigeria's military and police and security issues in the country.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 19, 2024

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Rethinking U.S.-Africa Strategy

Former CSIS Africa Program director and Into Africa’s creator, Judd Devermont, rejoins the podcast to share his insights into the U.S.’s approach to Africa and the role of America in a multipolar world. Drawing on his experience as Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for African Affairs at the National Security Council, Judd offers a deep and informed perspective on these critical issues.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — August 22, 2024

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Building Africa’s Digital Future

Fran Katsoudas, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer at Cisco, joins Mvemba to share findings from Cisco’s recently launched report “Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience: Unveiling Regional Challenges and Charting AI Solutions.”

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — August 8, 2024

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Partnerships for Peace: The Global Fragility Act

Peter Quaranto, Director of the Office of African Affairs in the Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), joins Mvemba to share CSO’s approach to better anticipate, prevent and mitigate violent conflicts. They discuss how CSO’s mission to strengthen U.S.-Africa partnerships for a more peaceful future.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — July 25, 2024

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The Hidden Genius Project

The CEO and founder of The Hidden Genius Project, Dr. Brandon Nicholson joined Mvemba to dive into what it means to be a hidden genius and how his team curates programs that support their mission.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — July 11, 2024

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Young and Radical

Mvemba is joined by McDonald Lewanika, Southern Africa Regional Director at Accountability Lab, to discuss the importance of adapting to Africa’s fast-changing demographics by ensuring that the majority’s voices are catered for and given the appropriate platform. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — June 27, 2024

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Understanding the DRC’s Governance Structure

Fred Bauma, Senior Fellow and Executive Secretary of Ebuteli, joins Mvemba to discuss the reasons this government took so long to form, the state of governance in DRC, and the expectations of Tshisekedi’s second term in office.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — June 13, 2024

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That’s A Great Question!

Mvemba is joined by Claude Grunitzky, Founder of TRACE and friend of the pod, to discuss asking the right questions about Africa, and limitless answers.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — May 30, 2024

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