People, Power, Politics

From the evolving security and governance landscape to the rapid pace of demographic shifts, digitization, and urbanization, Africa is undergoing a profound emergence as an integral part of the new global order.

The intersection of people, politics, and power in Africa is a dynamic space marked by both opportunities and challenges. From the evolving security and governance landscape to the rapid pace of demographic shifts, digitization, and urbanization, Africa is undergoing a profound emergence as an integral part of the new global order. Africa’s future depends on navigating these competing forces to foster more inclusive, equitable, and democratic societies.

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This project seeks to track, analyze, and report on elections across Africa, many of which shape the continent’s trajectory in global politics in the coming decades.

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The Ties that Bind: Including Cabo Delgado in Political Dialogue

After months of violent post-election protests, the Mozambican government is working to rebuild trust with its citizens. Cabo Delgado should be included in this political dialogue, as both the north and south are facing similar underlying socioeconomic and political issues.

Commentary by Emilia Columbo — May 30, 2025

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Into Africa

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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Into Africa

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

CSIS Into Africa
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

CSIS Into Africa
Into Africa

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

CSIS Into Africa

The Ties that Bind: Including Cabo Delgado in Political Dialogue

After months of violent post-election protests, the Mozambican government is working to rebuild trust with its citizens. Cabo Delgado should be included in this political dialogue, as both the north and south are facing similar underlying socioeconomic and political issues.

Commentary by Emilia Columbo — May 30, 2025

Why Citizens Should Shape the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Citizen engagement can unlock the Democratic Republic of Congo’s potential by leveraging its vibrant civil society and inclusive governance to build peace, mend the social contract, and drive development.

Commentary by Albert Zeufack, Ruxandra Burdescu, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, James Robinson, and Jonathan Weigel — May 23, 2025