Africa
CSIS scholars from the Africa Program, Middle East Program, Global Food and Water Security Program, Global Health Policy Center, Human Rights Initiative, and Project on Prosperity and Development work with and within the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department to research the most critical issues facing the African continent.

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Liquidity Crisis: Strengthening Funding Mechanisms for Resilient Water Systems
Commentary by David Michel — April 22, 2025

What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?
Report by Michelle Strucke and Marc Cohen — April 18, 2025

How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?
Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy
Commentary by Andrew Friedman — April 7, 2025
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Maximizing the Impact of Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institutions – What Next?

Artificial Intelligence and Global Development: Accelerating Inequality or Self-Reliance?

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Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo: Where is the Security Partnership?

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Kenya's Green Leadership: Shaping Africa's Climate Future

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Vying for Regional Leadership in the Horn of Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia, Competitors or Partners?

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Kenya’s Economic Initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Kenya's Emergence as a Regional Power

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U.S. Allies and Partners Under the Trump Administration
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Navigating Africa's Environmental Dilemma
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — April 24, 2025

Maximizing the Impact of Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institutions – What Next?
Event — April 22, 2025
Liquidity Crisis: Strengthening Funding Mechanisms for Resilient Water Systems
Commentary by David Michel — April 22, 2025
“What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”: Audio Brief with Michelle Strucke
Podcast Episode by Michelle Strucke — April 18, 2025

What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?
Report by Michelle Strucke and Marc Cohen — April 18, 2025
Advancing Change in Nigeria: Advocacy in Action
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — April 10, 2025

How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?
Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025
Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — April 8, 2025

Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy
Commentary by Andrew Friedman — April 7, 2025
Accra’s housing crisis is forcing young people to delay the traditional milestones of adulthood.
Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — April 3, 2025
