U.S. Policy Toward Africa

The Africa Program is committed to charting new directions for U.S.-Africa policy, providing forward-thinking analysis that spurs new insights and policy recommendations for the region. We examine how shifts in the economic, political, and security landscape, as well as the region’s foreign partnerships inform U.S. policy

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Overcoming Barriers to Humanitarian Access in Northern Ethiopia

The resumption of armed violence in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, where 5.2 million people are in dire need of humanitarian support, threatens to undermine recent gains in humanitarian access.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer and Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 29, 2022

Stability, Security, and Uganda’s Ever-Elusive Leadership Transition

What does democratic repression and authoritarian rule under President Museveni mean for Uganda’s democracy and stability? Michael Mutyaba and Maria Burnett explore the domestic, regional, and international ramifications of Museveni’s rule.

Commentary by Maria E. Burnett and Michael Mutyaba — August 12, 2022

The U.S. Toolkit to Address the Military Coup in Sudan

Sudan has been on a trajectory of rising instability and political uncertainty since last year's military coup. The United States has several tools to increase pressure on the military and leverage engagement to ensure a civilian-led, democratic outcome.

Commentary by Cameron Hudson — May 27, 2022

The Congo Hold-Up Investigation in Focus

Join the CSIS Africa Program for a virtual public event on the intersection of natural resources, corruption, good governance, and climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Event by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Floribert Anzuluni , Ida Sawyer , and Elisabeth Caesens — February 17, 2022

The 3rd Annual Sahel Summit

On January 13, 2022, join the CSIS Africa Program and the European Union Delegation to the United States for The 3rd Annual Sahel Summit.

Event by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Emanuela Del Re , Michael Gonzales , and Maman Sidikou — January 13, 2022

Creating an Effective Net-Zero Partnership with Africa

U.S. climate envoys are warning African states to forego gas and oil development ahead of COP 26. Laird Treiber outlines limitations of this strategy and recommends a multi-pronged approach including methane capture and green minerals alongside natural gas development.

Commentary by Laird Treiber — October 19, 2021

Partnering for Peace in Sudan

Please join us for a conversation with CSIS Director of the Africa Program, Judd Devermont, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the U.S., Nureldin Satti.

Event by Judd Devermont , Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) , and Nureldin Satti — July 19, 2021