Africa
CSIS scholars from the Africa Program, Middle East Program, Global Health Policy Center, the Human Rights Initiative, the Prosperity and Development Project, and the Global Food Security Program research the most critical issues facing the African continent.

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Uganda’s Horrific Anti-LGBTIQ+ Bill Returns: The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever
The draft anti-LGBTIQ+ bill passed by Uganda's parliament will have far-reaching implications for fundamental human rights in the country if signed into law.
Commentary by Clare Byarugaba and Maria E. Burnett — May 3, 2023

How Does the Conflict in Sudan Affect Russia and the Wagner Group?
Commentary by Catrina Doxsee — April 20, 2023

What Is Driving Violent Unrest in Sudan?
Critical Questions by Cameron Hudson — April 18, 2023

Addressing Uganda's Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights
Transcript — April 10, 2023
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Technology as a Driver of Gender Equality and Peace
Commentary by Abigail Edwards , Alexis Day , and Erol Yayboke — March 8, 2023
What Africa Experts Are Watching in 2023
Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Catherine Nzuki , William Mark Bellamy , Mimi Alemayehou , Maria E. Burnett , Emilia Columbo , Ryan Cummings , Cameron Hudson , and Laird Treiber — March 8, 2023
Rethinking Humanitarian Aid: A Conversation with Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA
Event by Michelle Nunn and Kathleen McInnis — March 6, 2023
The Expanding Use of Technology to Manage Migration
Report by Marti Flacks , Erol Yayboke , Lauren Burke , and Anastasia Strouboulis — March 6, 2023
The Summit for Democracy’s World Tour
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — February 23, 2023

Promise and Peril: Migration Management Technologies in West Africa and Central America
Event by Erol Yayboke , Marti Flacks , William Brownfield , Badara Ndiaye , Amal El Ouassif , Caterina Rodelli , Ángela Alarcón , and Oscar Chacón — February 22, 2023
A Mission in Mali: Tanks in the Sky
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — February 22, 2023

Foreign Policy Lessons from the Bush Administration: Discussing Stephen Hadley's New Book Handoff
Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — February 22, 2023

Nigeria Elections 2023: What To Watch For
Event by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Yemi Adamolekun , and Idayat Hassan — February 21, 2023
Nigeria Elections 2023: What To Watch For
Transcript — February 21, 2023