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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The Reporter’s Note: Observations on U.S.-Africa Policy

Mvemba and Julian Pecquet, United States correspondent for the Africa Report, examine the complexities of U.S.-Africa relations amid pressing geopolitical challenges and a transition to a new U.S. administration.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — January 17, 2025

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The Fight Against HIV and Gender-Based Violence

Mvemba is joined by Dr. Uche Ralph-Opara, Chief Health Officer at Project HOPE, to discuss the progress made and the hurdles that remain in achieving epidemic control. Their conversation highlights innovative approaches to addressing gender inequality and empowering vulnerable populations.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — December 12, 2024

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Internal Challenges: Ghana’s Security Landscape

Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, program manager in charge of security sector governance at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development, joins Mvemba less than a month before Ghana’s election. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — November 14, 2024

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Rwanda's Strained Relations with Neighbours

Retired General James Kabarebe, Rwanda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, offers an inside perspective on the security challenges Rwanda faces with its neighbors.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — October 31, 2024

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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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