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Power and Parity: Women in African Political Positions

In about 30 years since 1995, the representation of women in parliament has increased from 9.8 percent to 27.1 percent. These gains have come with friction, but to deepen and sustain the advancement of women in political positions, it is important to expand access and opportunity.

Blog Post by Khasai Makhulo — May 28, 2025

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Into Africa

Project Hope: Improving Maternal Health in Sierra Leone

Mvemba is joined by Dr. Uche Ralph-Opara, the Chief Health Officer at Project HOPE to discuss the current situation, work, and progress made by Project Hope in improving maternal health in Sierra Leone.   

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — March 21, 2024

CSIS Into Africa

The Weaponization of the Dollar

Kathleen McInnis sits down with Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News Saleha Mohsin for a discussion about her new book Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order.

Event — March 20, 2024

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

The Weaponization of the Dollar

Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News Saleha Mohsin joins Kathleen McInnis to talk about her new book Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — March 20, 2024

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Welcome to the U.S., EU Ambassador Neliupšienė!

Kathleen McInnis sits down with the new Ambassador of the European Union to the United States Jovita Neliupšienė. The pair discusses the war in Ukraine, including Ukraine's membership to the EU, plus her role in Lithuania facing economic coercion from China, and much more.

Event — March 13, 2024

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Welcome to the U.S., EU Ambassador Neliupšienė!

Kathleen McInnis sat down with the new Ambassador of the European Union to the United States Jovita Neliupšienė.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — March 13, 2024

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

The Unjust Climate: Bridging the Gap for Women in Agriculture

Join the CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program for a discussion on gender equality in rural agriculture during the ongoing climate crisis. The discussion will feature representatives from FAO, USAID, U.S. Department of State, and USDA.

Event — March 8, 2024