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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Debt Transparency in Developing Countries

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Supporting Water Programming in the Sahel
Report by Conor M. Savoy and Alexandra Norris — September 27, 2022
Live from AIDS 2022 in Montreal – Solange Baptiste: Addressing Structural Barriers to Achieve Equitable Access to HIV Treatment for All
Podcast Episode by Jeffrey Sturchio and Katherine E. Bliss — September 23, 2022

Reassessing Global Food Security Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War with Joseph Glauber and David Laborde
Podcast Episode by Caitlin Welsh — September 23, 2022

Investment, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chains: A Conversation with Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of Industries & Commerce and Information Technology in the Telangana Government
Podcast Episode by Richard M. Rossow — September 23, 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci: The Future Outlook for COVID-19
Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison — September 20, 2022

Biden’s Economic Strategy toward Africa: Room for Better Market Access?
Critical Questions by William Alan Reinsch and Kaycee Ikeonu — September 20, 2022
Just Transition Planning in the U.S. and South Africa
Podcast Episode by Sandeep Pai — September 19, 2022

Just Transition Planning in the U.S. and South Africa
Podcast Episode by Lisa Hyland and Sandeep Pai — September 19, 2022

Live from AIDS 2022 in Montreal – Sex Work Advocates Phelister Abdalla and Ruth Morgan Thomas: How “sex workers do it better” in advocacy, community-led initiatives, and leadership
Podcast Episode by Katherine E. Bliss and Jeffrey Sturchio — September 16, 2022

Survey: Why Turkey Is So Popular in the DRC, And More
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 15, 2022
