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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U.S.-ROK Ties: Enhancing Collaboration on Maritime Security in Africa
Report by Emilia Columbo — January 3, 2023
A Mezze: Blame it on the Bitcoin
Podcast Episode — December 20, 2022

Recognizing the Role of Food Safety to Food and Nutrition Security with Caroline Smith DeWaal
Podcast Episode by Caitlin Welsh — December 16, 2022

U.S.-Africa Summit
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — December 15, 2022

Assessing the Potential of a US-UK FTA
Podcast Episode by Emily Benson , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — December 15, 2022

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: What's On The Agenda?
Event by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Cameron Hudson — December 13, 2022
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: What's On The Agenda?
Transcript by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Cameron Hudson — December 13, 2022
Digital Transformation and Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Event by Daniel F. Runde , Cina Lawson , Hawa Berete , Chris Burns , Daniel Huba , Lacina Koné , Brionne Dawson , and Agnieszka Rawa — December 12, 2022
U.S. Security Force Assistance in Africa
Commentary by Jason Warner — December 12, 2022
It’s Time for a U.S.-Africa Cities Summit
Commentary by Jon Temin — December 12, 2022