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Conflict, Hunger, and Famine in Sudan

Less than two years after the outbreak of civil war, famine conditions are confirmed in Sudan. With ceasefire talks faltering and a near-complete lack of humanitarian access, conditions continue to deteriorate for 26 million Sudanese facing acute food insecurity.

Critical Questions by Zane Swanson, Anita Kirschenbaum, and Caitlin Welsh — September 11, 2024

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Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

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

Katherine E. Bliss

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

Fellow, Global Food and Water Security Program

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Building Africa’s Digital Future

Fran Katsoudas, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer at Cisco, joins Mvemba to share findings from Cisco’s recently launched report “Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience: Unveiling Regional Challenges and Charting AI Solutions.”

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — August 8, 2024

CSIS Into Africa

Building Africa’s Digital Future

Fran Katsoudas, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy and Purpose Officer at Cisco, joins Mvemba to share findings from Cisco’s recently launched report “Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience: Unveiling Regional Challenges and Charting AI Solutions.”

Transcript — August 5, 2024

Japan’s High-Level Africa Diplomacy

A longtime leader in African development through multilateral diplomacy, Japan is now augmenting this approach with bilateral engagement to further strategic development interests in Africa.

Blog Post by Noah Van Horne — July 30, 2024

Into Africa

Partnerships for Peace: The Global Fragility Act

Peter Quaranto, Director of the Office of African Affairs in the Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), joins Mvemba to share CSO’s approach to better anticipate, prevent and mitigate violent conflicts. They discuss how CSO’s mission to strengthen U.S.-Africa partnerships for a more peaceful future.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — July 25, 2024

CSIS Into Africa
Into Africa

The Hidden Genius Project

The CEO and founder of The Hidden Genius Project, Dr. Brandon Nicholson joined Mvemba to dive into what it means to be a hidden genius and how his team curates programs that support their mission.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — July 11, 2024

CSIS Into Africa

The Hidden Genius Project

The CEO and founder of The Hidden Genius Project, Dr. Brandon Nicholson joined Mvemba to dive into what it means to be a hidden genius and how his team curates programs that support their mission.

Transcript — July 11, 2024

Africa Needs More American Involvement—Not Less

Global disorder is tipping parts of sub-Saharan Africa into crisis and conflict. Judd Devermont explains how Washington has helped in past periods of turmoil—and what it can do now.

Commentary by Judd Devermont — July 3, 2024

Into Africa

Young and Radical

Mvemba is joined by McDonald Lewanika, Southern Africa Regional Director at Accountability Lab, to discuss the importance of adapting to Africa’s fast-changing demographics by ensuring that the majority’s voices are catered for and given the appropriate platform. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — June 27, 2024

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