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Europe, Beyond Its Southern Border

Widespread instability and the growing influence of China and Russia has increased the strategic importance of the Sahel to European security. A reset in relations between Europe and the region is direly needed.

Report by Carlota G. Encina — December 4, 2024

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Keep Disagreements with South Africa in Check

U.S.-South Africa relations are at their most rocky in a generation. Pretoria’s closeness with Russia and China and stances on issues from Iran to Gaza have put the two countries on a collision course. But incoming governments create an opportunity to repair frayed ties.

Commentary by Cameron Hudson — September 26, 2024

Resetting U.S. Engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

With a protracted and expanding conflict weakening the resource-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country will seek a new approach to U.S. relations with the incoming administration, but Washington risks losing Congo to its adversaries.

Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 26, 2024

Rethinking African Youth

By 2050, one-quarter of the world's population will be African. With a diverse and expanding youth population, Africa provides a unique opportunity for strengthened relations with global partners, especially Europe.

Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 23, 2024

Into Africa

Security and Governance in Nigeria

Kemi Okenyondo, the Founder/Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria, joins to discuss accountability for Nigeria's military and police and security issues in the country.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 19, 2024

CSIS Into Africa

Security and Governance in Nigeria

Kemi Okenyondo, the Founder/Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria, joins to discuss accountability for Nigeria's military and police and security issues in the country.

Transcript — September 19, 2024

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Conflict, Hunger, and Famine in Sudan

An audio version of “Conflict, Hunger, and Famine in Sudan,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Zane Swanson, Anita Kirschenbaum, and Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Zane Swanson, Anita Kirschenbaum, and Caitlin Welsh — September 16, 2024

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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