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

Despite generating tremendous societal and economic benefits, financing for resilient water systems is often insufficient, fragmented, or unsustainable. Policymakers must strengthen and diversify funding mechanisms to ensure long-term water security.

Commentary by David Michel — April 22, 2025

What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?

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Report by Michelle Strucke and Marc Cohen — April 18, 2025

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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?

April 22, 2025 • 9:00 – 11:00 am EDT

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

March 14, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

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

February 26, 2025 • 2:30 – 3:45 pm EST

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

February 26, 2025 • 1:00 – 2:15 pm EST

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

February 26, 2025 • 10:45 am – 12:00 pm EST

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

February 26, 2025 • 9:20 – 10:35 am EST

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Kenya's Emergence as a Regional Power

February 26, 2025 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST

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U.S. Allies and Partners Under the Trump Administration

February 18, 2025 • 1:00 – 2:30 pm EST

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Navigating Africa's Environmental Dilemma

Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu joins to explore Africa’s climate challenges, carbon markets, and global environmental influence.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — April 24, 2025

Maximizing the Impact of Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institutions – What Next?

African countries face a significant financing gap in their pursuit of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals. However, they are also grappling with high borrowing costs and a flawed, restricted sovereign debt resolution system that fails to prioritize African interests and priorities.

Event — April 22, 2025

Liquidity Crisis: Strengthening Funding Mechanisms for Resilient Water Systems

Commentary by David Michel — April 22, 2025

Audio Briefs

“What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”: Audio Brief with Michelle Strucke

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Michelle Strucke on her white paper with Marc Cohen, “What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”

Podcast Episode by Michelle Strucke — April 18, 2025

What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?

Almost 90 days after President Trump’s executive order freezing U.S. foreign aid, this paper unpacks the critical losses in emergency response capacity, data, and U.S. credibility, and suggests a path forward for aid reform that minimizes harm.

Report by Michelle Strucke and Marc Cohen — April 18, 2025

Into Africa

Advancing Change in Nigeria: Advocacy in Action

In this episode of Into Africa, Udo Ilo, author of It Is Impossible: Influencing Change in Nigeria, joins to explore the complex landscape of social and political change in Nigeria.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — April 10, 2025

How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

Trump’s new tariffs hit nearly all African countries, affecting the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Africa can respond by advancing the Continental Free Trade Area, diversifying exports to BRICS and the European Union, and weighing retaliation or accommodation.

Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next

In this special crossover episode with CSIS podcast, The Trade Guys, Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond.

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

Allowing junta leaders to stand for president misses an important opportunity to stand up for human rights and the rule of law.

Commentary by Andrew Friedman — April 7, 2025

The Afropolitan

Accra’s housing crisis is forcing young people to delay the traditional milestones of adulthood.

Catherine Nzuki is joined by Naa Laryea and Nelson C.J. to discuss the state of the current housing crisis in Accra, as well as the common drivers of the housing crunch in major West African cities.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — April 3, 2025

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