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Into Africa

Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. With the world’s youngest population, the decisions made across Africa today—good or bad—will shape the world’s future. Featuring in-depth interviews, the CSIS Africa Program sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics, and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the people and stories shaping cultural, political, and economic trends across the continent today and for decades to come.

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Back to basics: Decoding demographics with Dr. Jennifer D. Sciubba

Catherine was joined by Dr. Jennifer D. Sciubba, President and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau, to discuss the limited window to take advantage of Africa’s demographic dividend, the population decline debate in the West, and why overpopulation is a contentious term. 

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — August 28, 2025

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What is sustaining Kenya’s “Gen-Z” protests?

Chemutai Ruto joins Khasai Makhulo to discuss the ongoing political movements in Kenya, exploring the pivotal role of women in current movements, how joy fuels resistance, and the ways social media is powering the longevity of the protest.  

Podcast Episode by Khasai Makhulo and Catherine Nzuki — August 14, 2025

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Into Africa

Conflict, climate, and the internal displacement of 3.7 million Nigerians

Arjun Jain, the UN Refugee Agency’s Representative in Nigeria, joins Catherine to discuss the drivers of internal displacement in Nigeria, the realities facing displaced communities, and how UNHCR is supporting agricultural solutions to help them rebuild their lives.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — July 31, 2025

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There’s more African content on streaming. Who’s it for?

Catherine Nzuki is joined by Dr. Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed to discuss the rise of New Nollywood, the politics of representation, and what’s lost when African stories are tailored for a global audience.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — July 3, 2025

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Into Africa

Bridging Africa’s Health Financing Crisis

Mvemba is joined by Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC, to discuss the importance of good governance, private sector investment, and strategic planning in strengthening Africa’s domestic resource mobilization.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Dr. Jean Kaseya — June 26, 2025

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Into Africa

The development sector has changed irrevocably. What comes next?

Catherine Nzuki is joined by Blair Glencorse and Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, co-CEOs of Accountability Lab, to discuss the current state of the development sector and where the development sector goes from here.

 

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — June 12, 2025

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Into Africa

Peter Obi on Leadership with Integrity

Peter Obi joins Into Africa to stress that tackling Nigeria’s challenges starts with leaders of integrity and youth-focused reforms.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — June 5, 2025

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Into Africa

Cameron Hudson on the internationalization of the Sudan war

Catherine Nzuki is joined by Cameron Hudson, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Africa Program. He unpacks the immediate causes of the war, the growing number of regional actors involved, and the unique role the U.S. can play in mediating a peace process.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki and Cameron Hudson — May 29, 2025

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