East Africa

The region is undergoing critical political transitions in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania—and Kenya is preparing for consequential elections in 2022. These processes have increased political tensions, and, in the case of Ethiopia, spurred a devastating civil war. The CSIS Africa Program is focused on the escalating crisis in Ethiopia and committed to providing fresh analysis on broader political developments in the region.

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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

Spurring Private Investment in Africa

On March 25, 2022, join the CSIS Africa Program for an expert panel on private investment in Africa. Speakers will take stock of the current business climate and explore practical ways to spur more investment.

Event — March 25, 2022

One Year of Tanzanian President Hassan: What’s Changed?

It’s been one year since Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed the Tanzanian presidency following the unexpected death of autocrat John Magufuli. Marielle Harris outlines Hassan’s progress in five distinct policy areas.

Commentary by Marielle Harris — March 18, 2022

South-South Dialogues: Tundu Lissu and David Smolansky

What is it like to be a Global South opposition leader living in exile? Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu and Venezuela’s David Smolansky have a conversation on their respective countries’ democratic decay and what they expect from the United States and other international partners.

Commentary by Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris — June 11, 2021

The Dark Side of Rwanda’s Rebirth

Africa Program's senior associate Mvemba Dizolele explores Rwanda’s role in the pervasive conflict in the Great Lakes region in a review of Michela Wrong’s recent book, Do Not Disturb: The Story of Political Murder and an African Regime Gone Bad.

Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — June 1, 2021

Fault Lines in Five More Years of Museveni’s Rule

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni entered his sixth term in office this week. Senior Associate Maria Burnett calls on Western partners to reassess their support for Uganda amid a sharpening decline in democracy.

Commentary by Maria E. Burnett — May 14, 2021

What African Leaders Want at Biden’s Climate Summit

Five African leaders are attending Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate. The CSIS Africa Program previews their climate objectives and outlines their political, economic, and regional priorities.

Commentary by William Mark Bellamy, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Idayat Hassan, Judd Devermont, and Topaz Mukulu — April 21, 2021

The Perilous State of Freedom and Democracy in Africa

Please join the CSIS Africa Program and Freedom House for an examination of the most recent Freedom in the World findings in Africa and discussion of democracy, governance, and human rights on the continent – and policy options in response.

Event — April 8, 2021