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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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A U.S. Call for Modest IMF Gold Sales to Help Africa

CSIS non-resident senior associate Mark Sobel argues that modest IMF gold sales to help Sub-Saharan African nations and low-income countries could support the IMF’s global role, low-income countries, and U.S. interests.

Commentary by Mark Sobel — January 10, 2023

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Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Katherine E. Bliss

Senior Fellow and Director, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, Global Health Policy Center

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African Fintech Is Booming despite Challenges

Though cash remains critical in day-to-day African market activities, the space for payment digitization and fintech capital is rapidly expanding with the aid of policy instruments like AfCFTA and PAPSS on the continent.

Commentary by Rafiq Raji — December 8, 2022

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U.S. Priorities in Eastern Africa

The upcoming Africa Leaders Summit is an opportunity for the United States to address the war in Ethiopia, insecurity in Somalia, and support the region's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commentary by William Mark Bellamy — December 8, 2022

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Reset The Table

Reporting on Food Security and Global Diets from a Gender Perspective

Dr. Phillips explains the growing gap between food insecurity among women and men, and Dr. Herforth describes how the recent data released by the Global Diet Quality Project can be disaggregated to measure women’s dietary diversity around the world.

Podcast Episode by Caitlin Welsh — December 2, 2022

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AFRICOM and the Triple Nexus

Mvemba is joined by Ambassador Andrew Young, Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement of U.S. Africa Command. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — November 11, 2022

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2022 Washington Humanitarian Forum: Closing the Gap

Please join the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda for the 2022 Washington Human Forum, examining new actors and changing narratives within the humanitarian sector.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer , Kimberly Flowers , Katherine E. Bliss , Jon B. Alterman , ​Marti Flacks , Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Beza Tesfaye , Natasha Hall , and Hadeil Ali — November 9, 2022

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Beyond Despair: Jahson and Rana

Kirsten Gelsdorf speaks with Jahson Bull, lead guitarist of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. Following their conversation, Jake Kurtzer speaks with Rana who explains the challenges facing people with disabilities in Bangladesh.

Podcast Episode by Jacob Kurtzer — November 3, 2022

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A Conversation with DR Congo’s Minister of Finance

Mr. Nicolas Kazadi, Minister of Finance of the Democratic Republic of Congo, discusses the Millennium Challenge Corporation, tackling corruption in the mining industry and the public sector, conflict in eastern DRC, and the auction of oil blocks and climate pledges.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — October 27, 2022

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