In this edition of Into Africa, Mvemba is joined by Karana Olivier, Côte d'Ivoire Chief of Party for Equal Access International, to discuss the spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel into the littoral states of West Africa— Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Togo, and Ghana. The two explore government and armed groups’ shared responsibility for unrest, as well as the effects of porous borders in the region, state fragility, and illicit transnational trade. 

In this edition of Into Africa, Mvemba is joined by Karana Olivier, Côte d'Ivoire Chief of Party for Equal Access International, to discuss the spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel into the littoral states of West Africa— Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Togo, and Ghana. The two explore government and armed groups’ shared responsibility for unrest, as well as the effects of porous borders in the region, state fragility, and illicit transnational trade.

Sahel Pressure on Littoral States

In this episode, Mvemba is joined by W. Gyude Moore (Center for Global Development) to explore challenges and opportunities for African countries in the latter half of 2022. They have a wide-ranging conversation covering instability in the Sahel, the strength of regional economic communities, bolstering food security on the continent, Russian influence, and more.  

In this episode, Mvemba is joined by W. Gyude Moore (Center for Global Development) to explore challenges and opportunities for African countries in the latter half of 2022. They have a wide-ranging conversation covering instability in the Sahel, the strength of regional economic communities, bolstering food security on the continent, Russian influence, and more.

Africa Outlook: What To Watch in the Second Half of 2022

Evan Mawarire

In this edition of Into Africa, Mvemba is joined by Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean pastor, activist, and the founder of the #ThisFlag protest movement. They explore the popularity of #ThisFlag in Zimbabwe and youth movements in Africa. Plus, they discuss corruption, poor governance, and the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe. This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late Alex Tawanda Magaisa.

In this edition of Into Africa, Mvemba is joined by Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean pastor, activist, and the founder of the #ThisFlag protest movement. They explore the popularity of #ThisFlag in Zimbabwe and youth movements in Africa. Plus, they discuss corruption, poor governance, and the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe. This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late Alex Tawanda Magaisa.

Evan Mawarire on #ThisFlag and the Fight for Democracy in Zimbabwe

What role does Africa's private sector play in the continent's inclusive growth? Cina Lawson, Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation in Togo, and Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi, Head of Africa Advocacy and Partnerships at The Better Than Cash Alliance, join Mvemba to discuss the rise of digital payments in Africa's spurred by COVID-19 restrictions. This episode explores the opportunities presented by the pandemic, the role of individual financial services, and how to drive the narrative away from a cash-strapped Africa and toward its leading mobile innovations. 

What role does Africa's private sector play in the continent's inclusive growth? Cina Lawson, Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation in Togo, and Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi, Head of Africa Advocacy and Partnerships at The Better Than Cash Alliance, join Mvemba to discuss the rise of digital payments in Africa's spurred by COVID-19 restrictions. This episode explores the opportunities presented by the pandemic, the role of individual financial services, and how to drive the narrative away from a cash-strapped Africa and toward its leading mobile innovations.

The Digital Future of African Development

Mvemba is joined by African investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu to discuss the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s work in empowering youth entrepreneurs across the continent. They talk about the philosophy of Africapitalism, how African governments can build robust enabling environments, and the importance of eradicating dependency syndrome.

Mvemba is joined by African investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu to discuss the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s work in empowering youth entrepreneurs across the continent. They talk about the philosophy of Africapitalism, how African governments can build robust enabling environments, and the importance of eradicating dependency syndrome.

Tony Elumelu and Why “Africapitalism” Works

Rahama Wright, founder of social enterprise Shea Yeleen, speaks with Mvemba about all things entrepreneurship. They discuss Rahama’s journey from Peace Corps volunteer in Mali to the founder of a growing beauty company that sources key ingredients from the African continent. Rahama describes her philosophy around empowering both shea-producing African women and U.S.-based workers, and sheds light on her identity as a member of the African diaspora.

Rahama Wright, founder of social enterprise Shea Yeleen, speaks with Mvemba about all things entrepreneurship. They discuss Rahama’s journey from Peace Corps volunteer in Mali to the founder of a growing beauty company that sources key ingredients from the African continent. Rahama describes her philosophy around empowering both shea-producing African women and U.S.-based workers, and sheds light on her identity as a member of the African diaspora.

Shea Butter, Women’s Empowerment, and Fair Trade

Ken Opalo (Georgetown) joins Mvemba to discuss the strength of public institutions across Africa. How do parliaments, courts, executive offices, and militaries impact the quality of governance? Ken and Mvemba focus on Malawi, Kenya, and Benin with implications for the rest of the region. Plus, Ken’s thoughts on localization of development funding and how U.S. policymakers should think different around enabling environments when it comes to foreign direct investment.

Ken Opalo (Georgetown) joins Mvemba to discuss the strength of public institutions across Africa. How do parliaments, courts, executive offices, and militaries impact the quality of governance? Ken and Mvemba focus on Malawi, Kenya, and Benin with implications for the rest of the region. Plus, Ken’s thoughts on localization of development funding and how U.S. policymakers should think different around enabling environments when it comes to foreign direct investment.

Public Institutions are the Backbone of Democracy

In this episode, Mvemba is joined by Amini Kajunju, Chief Operating Officer of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS) in Monrovia, Liberia. They discuss diaspora, identity, and ESJ’s work in education, training, and human development. Plus, what the hashtag #AdultingInLiberia means to Amini in the context of the country’s post-war development.

In this episode, Mvemba is joined by Amini Kajunju, Chief Operating Officer of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS) in Monrovia, Liberia. They discuss diaspora, identity, and ESJ’s work in education, training, and human development. Plus, what the hashtag #AdultingInLiberia means to Amini in the context of the country’s post-war development.

Adulting in Monrovia: Returning Home from the Diaspora

Mvemba is joined by Nathaniel Powell (@natkpowell) to discuss instability in the Sahel. In addition to covering some of the conflict’s history, Mvemba and Nathaniel talk about why France failed in Mali, how the United States can be a better partner to Sahelian countries, and how the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting the Sahel and Africa at large. Why France Failed in Mali, by Nathaniel Powell (War on the Rocks) - https://warontherocks.com/2022/02/why-france-failed-in-mali/

Mvemba is joined by Nathaniel Powell (@natkpowell) to discuss instability in the Sahel. In addition to covering some of the conflict’s history, Mvemba and Nathaniel talk about why France failed in Mali, how the United States can be a better partner to Sahelian countries, and how the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting the Sahel and Africa at large. Why France Failed in Mali, by Nathaniel Powell (War on the Rocks) - <a href="https://warontherocks.com/2022/02/why-france-failed-in-mali/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://warontherocks.com/2022/02/why-france-failed-in-mali/</a>

Intractable Instability, French Failure, and Russia’s Role in the Sahel 

Mvemba is joined by Travis Adkins (U.S. African Development Foundation) for a conversation that spans a number of topics, including how Travis’ personal background has informed his professional trajectory; how Travis is taking the USADF from “the best kept secret” to one of the best foreign assistance agencies in the U.S. foreign policy toolkit; and how the USADF is directly funding African partners in 21 countries across the continent.

Mvemba is joined by Travis Adkins (U.S. African Development Foundation) for a conversation that spans a number of topics, including how Travis’ personal background has informed his professional trajectory; how Travis is taking the USADF from “the best kept secret” to one of the best foreign assistance agencies in the U.S. foreign policy toolkit; and how the USADF is directly funding African partners in 21 countries across the continent.

Beyond the Paved Road

Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent.

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele is joined by author Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr to discuss Ubuntu, the African concept of humanity, meaning “I am because we are.” They discuss Akunyili’s recent book, I Am Because We Are: An African Mother's Fight for the Soul of a Nation, which tells the story of her late mother Dora Akunyili who committed her life to fighting fraudulent drug manufacturing as the Director General of Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. They also discuss corruption in Nigeria, the growing discontent of young people, and friction between male and female political leaders. House of Anansi: I Am Because We Are: An African Mother's Fight for the Soul of a Nation

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele is joined by author Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr to discuss Ubuntu, the African concept of humanity, meaning “I am because we are.” They discuss Akunyili’s recent book, I Am Because We Are: An African Mother's Fight for the Soul of a Nation, which tells the story of her late mother Dora Akunyili who committed her life to fighting fraudulent drug manufacturing as the Director General of Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. They also discuss corruption in Nigeria, the growing discontent of young people, and friction between male and female political leaders. House of Anansi:<a href="https://houseofanansi.com/products/i-am-because-we-are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I Am Because We Are: An African Mother's Fight for the Soul of a Nation</a>

Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are

This is the first episode of the Into Africa podcast with new host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, who joined the CSIS Africa Program as director and senior fellow in December 2021. Mvemba speaks with author Howard French about his newest book, Born in Blackness. They discuss French’s research process, the outsized role that São Tomé played in the modernity of the Western world, and how plantations—or, more accurately, prison labor camps—were the most important economic innovation of the modern age prior to the industrial revolution. French also describes the West’s centuries-long attempt to strip Africans of their identity, and how Africans and the diaspora are working together along identity lines to win back their rightful place.Born in Blackness (W. W. Norton &amp; Company)

This is the first episode of the Into Africa podcast with new host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, who joined the CSIS Africa Program as director and senior fellow in December 2021. Mvemba speaks with author Howard French about his newest book, Born in Blackness. They discuss French’s research process, the outsized role that São Tomé played in the modernity of the Western world, and how plantations—or, more accurately, prison labor camps—were the most important economic innovation of the modern age prior to the industrial revolution. French also describes the West’s centuries-long attempt to strip Africans of their identity, and how Africans and the diaspora are working together along identity lines to win back their rightful place. <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/born-in-blackness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Born in Blackness (W. W. Norton &amp; Company)</a>

Unearthing Africa's Role in Modernity

In Judd Devermont’s last episode as host, he is joined by Nnedi Okorafor (author), Patrick Gathara (journalist and cartoonist), and David Pilling (Financial Times) to discuss why and how the world should think differently about Africa.

In Judd Devermont’s last episode as host, he is joined by Nnedi Okorafor (author), Patrick Gathara (journalist and cartoonist), and David Pilling (Financial Times) to discuss why and how the world should think differently about Africa.

Thinking Differently About Africa

What might an African strategy toward China look like, and what are implications for loans, debt management, African exports, and people-to-people flows? Judd Devermont is joined by Hannah Ryder (Development Reimagined), Cliff Mboya (China Africa Project), and Casey Schmidt (VoxCroft Analytics) to discuss African agency and policy formation toward Beijing. They also talk about Zambia’s opposition leader-turned-President Hakainde Hichilema, as well as Kenya’s faltering Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).Background reading:   From China-Africa to Africa-China: A Blueprint for a Green and Inclusive Continent-Wide African Strategy towards China – Development Reimagined  Cliff Mboya Author Page – China Africa Project VoxCroft Analytics 

What might an African strategy toward China look like, and what are implications for loans, debt management, African exports, and people-to-people flows? Judd Devermont is joined by Hannah Ryder (Development Reimagined), Cliff Mboya (China Africa Project), and Casey Schmidt (VoxCroft Analytics) to discuss African agency and policy formation toward Beijing. They also talk about Zambia’s opposition leader-turned-President Hakainde Hichilema, as well as Kenya’s faltering Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). Background reading: <ul> <li> <a href="https://developmentreimagined.com/portfolio-posts/china-africa-to-africa-china/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From China-Africa to Africa-China: A Blueprint for a Green and Inclusive Continent-Wide African Strategy towards China</a> – Development Reimagined</li> <li> <a href="https://chinaafricaproject.com/author/cliff-mboya/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cliff Mboya Author Page</a> – China Africa Project</li> <li><a href="https://www.voxcroft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VoxCroft Analytics</a></li> </ul>

An African Strategy Toward China

What is the history of stolen African artefacts—such as the Benin Bronzes—and what can be done to rectify these wrongs? Judd Devermont is joined by Ciraj Rassool (University of Western Cape), Charlotte Ashamu (Yale University), and Barnaby Phillips (author of Loot: Britain and the Benin Bronzes), to discuss if restitution is enough, and why the growth of the museum industry in Africa is so critical. Plus, they discuss anti-government riots in South Africa and the #FixtheCountry movement in Ghana.Background readings:Loot: Britain and the Benin Bronzes - Barnaby PhillipsDistrict Six Museum - Cape Town, South AfricaCharlotte Ashamu, Institute for the Preservation of Cultural HeritageJohn Randle Center for Yoruba History and CultureZinsou FoundationBook BunkThe commemorative state, human remains, and the question of missing-ness- Riedwaan Moosage, Ciraj Rassool, and Nicky Rousseau

What is the history of stolen African artefacts—such as the Benin Bronzes—and what can be done to rectify these wrongs? Judd Devermont is joined by Ciraj Rassool (University of Western Cape), Charlotte Ashamu (Yale University), and Barnaby Phillips (author of Loot: Britain and the Benin Bronzes), to discuss if restitution is enough, and why the growth of the museum industry in Africa is so critical. Plus, they discuss anti-government riots in South Africa and the #FixtheCountry movement in Ghana. Background readings:<a href="https://oneworld-publications.com/loot.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loot: Britain and the Benin Bronzes</a> - Barnaby Phillips<a href="https://www.districtsix.co.za/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">District Six Museum</a> - Cape Town, South Africa<a href="https://ipch.yale.edu/people/charlotte-ashamu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Ashamu, Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage</a><a href="https://www.johnrandlecentre.org/eng-home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Randle Center for Yoruba History and Culture</a><a href="http://fondationzinsou.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zinsou Foundation</a><a href="https://www.bookbunk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Bunk</a><a href="https://tif.ssrc.org/2021/08/26/the-commemorative-state-human-remains-the-question-of-missingness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The commemorative state, human remains, and the question of missing-ness</a>- Riedwaan Moosage, Ciraj Rassool, and Nicky Rousseau

Restitution

African creatives are using online literary magazines to publish their work directly to the web—resulting in more visibility, wider audiences, and richer conversation. Judd Devermont is joined by Abdi Latif Dahir (New York Times), Ambassador Makila James, and content creator Derick Matsengarwodzi to discuss this trend. Guests also cover the unilateral ceasefire in Tigray and pro-democracy protests in eSwatini.  ﻿eSwatini with Cebelihle Mbuyisa - Cebelihle Mbuyisa, Judd Devermont, Nicole Wilett  The New Magazines and Journals Shaping Africa’s Literary Scene – Abdi Latif Dahir  “What this generation wants”: African authors publishing direct to the web - Derick Matsengarwodzi

African creatives are using online literary magazines to publish their work directly to the web—resulting in more visibility, wider audiences, and richer conversation. Judd Devermont is joined by Abdi Latif Dahir (New York Times), Ambassador Makila James, and content creator Derick Matsengarwodzi to discuss this trend. Guests also cover the unilateral ceasefire in Tigray and pro-democracy protests in eSwatini.<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/podcasts/49/eswatini-cebelihle-mbuyisa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">﻿eSwatini with Cebelihle Mbuyisa</a> - Cebelihle Mbuyisa, Judd Devermont, Nicole Wilett</li> <li> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/17/world/africa/lolwe-doek-africa-literary-magazines.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Magazines and Journals Shaping Africa’s Literary Scene</a> – Abdi Latif Dahir</li> <li> <a href="https://africanarguments.org/2021/04/what-this-generation-wants-african-authors-publishing-direct-to-the-web/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“What this generation wants”: African authors publishing direct to the web</a> - Derick Matsengarwodzi</li></ul>

Africa’s Literary Scene

Judd Devermont is joined by Paul Nantulya (Africa Center for Strategic Studies), ret. Vice Admiral Michael Franken (AFRICOM), and Bonny Lin (Center for Strategic and International Studies) to discuss U.S. and Chinese government engagement with African security chiefs. Guests also cover the deployment of Rwandan and SADC troops in Mozambique and Burundian politics.Background Readings:  Personal Ties: Measuring Chinese and U.S. Engagement with African Security Chiefs – Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, &amp; Alison Albelda  Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique – Emilia Columbo and Kelly Moss  Testimony Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on: “China’s Military Power Projection and U.S. National Interests” – Paul Nantulya  War in Resource-Rich Northern Mozambique—Six Scenarios – Francisco Almeida dos Santos

Judd Devermont is joined by Paul Nantulya (Africa Center for Strategic Studies), ret. Vice Admiral Michael Franken (AFRICOM), and Bonny Lin (Center for Strategic and International Studies) to discuss U.S. and Chinese government engagement with African security chiefs. Guests also cover the deployment of Rwandan and SADC troops in Mozambique and Burundian politics.Background Readings:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/personal-ties-measuring-chinese-and-us-engagement-african-security-chiefs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Ties: Measuring Chinese and U.S. Engagement with African Security Chiefs</a> – Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, &amp; Alison Albelda</li> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/centering-civilian-protection-northern-mozambique" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique</a> – Emilia Columbo and Kelly Moss</li> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/podcasts/africa/china-us-and-african-security-chiefs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Testimony Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on: “China’s Military Power Projection and U.S. National Interests” </a>– Paul Nantulya</li> <li> <a href="https://africacenter.org/security-article/war-in-resource-rich-northern-mozambique-six-scenarios/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">War in Resource-Rich Northern Mozambique—Six Scenarios</a> – Francisco Almeida dos Santos</li></ul>

China, the U.S., and African Security Chiefs

Judd Devermont is joined by Anouar Boukhars (African Center for Strategic Studies), Jason Warner (United States Military Academy in West Point), and Emily Estelle (American Enterprise Institute) to discuss the dangers of overemphasizing or underselling the ties between regional groups and global Jihadi networks. Guests also cover French President Macron's decision to draw down Operation Barkhane in the Sahel and the ADF's links to the Islamic state in Eastern Congo. Background Readings:   A Course Correction for the Sahel Stabilisation Strategy - International Crisis Group  The Islamic State in Africa: The Emergence, Evolution, and Future of the Next Jihadist Battlefront - Jason Warner, Ryan Cummings, and Ryan O'Farrell  The Islamic State has ‘provinces’ in Africa. That doesn’t mean what you might think - Jason Warner  Swapping jerseys: What changes when African extremists join the Islamic State? - Emily Estelle  DRC: Designating the ADF - Jason Warner  False Choices: U.S. Policy toward Coastal West Africa and the Sahel - Judd Devermont   Déby’s Dead. What’s Next for Chad and the Sahel? - Judd Devermont  Rethinking Crisis Responses in the Sahel - Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris  Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique - Emilia Columbo and Kelly Moss  The Logic of Violence in Africa’s Extremist Insurgencies - Anouar Boukhars  Keeping Terrorism at Bay in Mauritania - Anouar Boukhars

Judd Devermont is joined by Anouar Boukhars (African Center for Strategic Studies), Jason Warner (United States Military Academy in West Point), and Emily Estelle (American Enterprise Institute) to discuss the dangers of overemphasizing or underselling the ties between regional groups and global Jihadi networks. Guests also cover French President Macron's decision to draw down Operation Barkhane in the Sahel and the ADF's links to the Islamic state in Eastern Congo. Background Readings: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/sahel/299-course-correction-sahel-stabilisation-strategy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Course Correction for the Sahel Stabilisation Strategy</a> - International Crisis Group</li> <li> <a href="https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-islamic-state-in-africa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Islamic State in Africa: The Emergence, Evolution, and Future of the Next Jihadist Battlefront</a> - Jason Warner, Ryan Cummings, and Ryan O'Farrell</li> <li> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/06/07/islamic-state-has-provinces-africa-that-doesnt-mean-what-you-might-think/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Islamic State has ‘provinces’ in Africa. That doesn’t mean what you might think</a> - Jason Warner</li> <li> <a href="https://www.aei.org/events/swapping-jerseys-what-changes-when-african-extremists-join-the-islamic-state/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swapping jerseys: What changes when African extremists join the Islamic State?</a> - Emily Estelle</li> <li> <a href="https://congoresearchgroup.org/drc-designating-the-adf/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DRC: Designating the ADF</a> - Jason Warner</li> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/false-choices-us-policy-toward-coastal-west-africa-and-sahel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">False Choices: U.S. Policy toward Coastal West Africa and the Sahel</a> - Judd Devermont </li> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/d%C3%A9bys-dead-whats-next-chad-and-sahel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Déby’s Dead. What’s Next for Chad and the Sahel?</a> - Judd Devermont</li> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/rethinking-crisis-responses-sahel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rethinking Crisis Responses in the Sahel </a>- Judd Devermont and Marielle Harris</li> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/centering-civilian-protection-northern-mozambique" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Centering Civilian Protection in Northern Mozambique</a> - Emilia Columbo and Kelly Moss</li> <li> <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/binaries/content/assets/customsites/perspectives-on-terrorism/2020/issue-5/boukhars.pdf__;!!KRhing!Ou4MavF7FMDHHpdtIYBBO8QaVdBNtEHAPH_nHbXk9u3Eg3LEgRxK6SX-TfkF%24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Logic of Violence in Africa’s Extremist Insurgencies</a> - Anouar Boukhars</li> <li> <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://carnegieendowment.org/2020/06/16/keeping-terrorism-at-bay-in-mauritania-pub-82093__;!!KRhing!Ou4MavF7FMDHHpdtIYBBO8QaVdBNtEHAPH_nHbXk9u3Eg3LEgRxK6SAXHLsW%24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping Terrorism at Bay in Mauritania</a> - Anouar Boukhars</li></ul>

Franchising Terrorism

Introducing 49, CSIS Africa Program's newest podcast, about the past, present, and future of U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa. Hosts Judd Devermont, director of CSIS's Africa Program, and Nicole Wilett, Chief of Staff at the Open Society Foundations, discuss past U.S. successes and failures; offer policy recommendations for the Biden Administration; and share the best of the region's music, movies, food, and culture. One country at a time. The first episodes drop on Thursday, 15 July 2021.

Introducing 49, CSIS Africa Program's newest podcast, about the past, present, and future of U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa. Hosts Judd Devermont, director of CSIS's Africa Program, and Nicole Wilett, Chief of Staff at the Open Society Foundations, discuss past U.S. successes and failures; offer policy recommendations for the Biden Administration; and share the best of the region's music, movies, food, and culture. One country at a time. The first episodes drop on Thursday, 15 July 2021.

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What does a consequential U.S. strategy towards sub-Saharan Africa look like? Judd Devermont is joined by Zainab Usman (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Nicole Wilett (Open Society Foundation), and former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Chester Crocker (Georgetown University), to discuss a focused and pragmatic U.S. approach to the region. Guests also cover Angolan President Joao Lourenco’s leadership and the standoff between Twitter and the Nigerian government. Background Readings:  Social Media Censorship Tracker - Surfshark   False Choices: U.S. Policy toward Coastal West Africa and the Sahel - Judd Devermont 

What does a consequential U.S. strategy towards sub-Saharan Africa look like? Judd Devermont is joined by Zainab Usman (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Nicole Wilett (Open Society Foundation), and former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Chester Crocker (Georgetown University), to discuss a focused and pragmatic U.S. approach to the region. Guests also cover Angolan President Joao Lourenco’s leadership and the standoff between Twitter and the Nigerian government.  Background Readings:<ul> <li> <a href="https://surfshark.com/social-media-blocking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Media Censorship Tracker</a> - Surfshark </li> <li> <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/false-choices-us-policy-toward-coastal-west-africa-and-sahel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">False Choices: U.S. Policy toward Coastal West Africa and the Sahel </a>- Judd Devermont</li> </ul>

The Dos and Don'ts of U.S. Strategies Toward Sub-Saharan Africa

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