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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The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS): Keynote Address and Armchair Discussion with Dr. Cary Fowler with Special Remarks from Ambassador Cindy McCain
Transcript — February 2, 2023
The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS): Keynote Address and Armchair Discussion with Dr. Cary Fowler with Special Remarks from Ambassador Cindy McCain
Event by Dr. Cary Fowler , Ambassador Cindy McCain , John J. Hamre , and Caitlin Welsh — February 1, 2023
Maintaining Momentum After the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — January 26, 2023

China’s Influence and Investments in Africa
Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — January 19, 2023


How Loans Improve Lives with Kathy Guis
Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — January 12, 2023

The Special Forces of Trade and Development
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 11, 2023

A U.S. Call for Modest IMF Gold Sales to Help Africa
Commentary by Mark Sobel — January 10, 2023
Rethinking Humanitarian Assistance: Climate and Crisis in the Horn of Africa
Report by Beza Tesfaye , Erol Yayboke , Anastasia Strouboulis , and Abigail Edwards — January 9, 2023
U.S.-ROK Ties: Enhancing Collaboration on Maritime Security in Africa
Report by Emilia Columbo — January 3, 2023