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By 2050, a quarter of the global population will live in Africa. CSIS scholars research critical issues and emerging trends affecting the world’s fastest-growing region. African countries are endowed with potential stemming from both natural resources and a burgeoning youth population, but governance and security challenges persist.

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What May 15 Means for Somalia’s Federal Architecture and Global Shipping

New reports of piracy off Somalia’s coast are grabbing headlines, but the bigger story is a looming constitutional crisis on May 15 that poses a long-term risk to the country’s federal legitimacy, regional stability, and, ultimately, to global shipping lanes.

Commentary by Aaron Stanley — May 11, 2026

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What May 15 Means for Somalia’s Federal Architecture and Global Shipping

New reports of piracy off Somalia’s coast are grabbing headlines, but the bigger story is a looming constitutional crisis on May 15 that poses a long-term risk to the country’s federal legitimacy, regional stability, and, ultimately, to global shipping lanes.

Commentary by Aaron Stanley — May 11, 2026

Into Africa

Into Africa: Season One Reflections

In this season finale, we revisit our guests’ reflections on what continues to inspire hope for them.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu — May 7, 2026

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The Sanctions Switch: Zimbabwe as a Model for a New Approach

Two years ago, the U.S. government took an action it almost never takes and sunset an economic sanctions program that was past its prime. Why? Instead of sticking to the status quo, officials recognized that the program had become unmoored from any clear strategic purpose.

Report by Judd Devermont and Brad Brooks-Rubin — April 28, 2026

Into Africa

Beyond Aid: Redefining Africa’s Development

Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps, and Noam Unger, Vice-President of the Global Development department at CSIS, join Oge to assess the current state of the international development and humanitarian assistance landscape and explore what challenges and opportunities this moment presents for Africa’s future.
 

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu and Noam Unger — April 23, 2026

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The Sudan War in 10 Charts

Sudan's civil war has entered its fourth year as the world's largest, most underfunded, and most overlooked humanitarian crisis.

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — April 17, 2026

A Country-Led Cooperation Approach to Development | The Futures Summit

Executive Director of UNOPS Jorge Moreira da Silva sits down with CSIS expert Noam Unger to discuss what country-led development cooperation can look like in practice, and how the broader development system can close the gap between available resources and real-world needs.

Event — April 14, 2026