Africa Center Commentary & Analysis

Through high-level relationships and a track record of well-respected analysis, the Africa Center speaks directly to the stakeholders who matter, shaping policy on the foremost issues of this dynamic continent.

AfricaSource

Oct 25, 2016

Senegal: A Strategic Plan to Change the Face of a Nation

By Mayécor Sar

In a region that has too often been plagued by coups, civil wars, and general political strife, Senegal, one of Africa’s oldest democracies, is somewhat of an outlier. This reputation for political stability is further enhanced by the considerable number of multinationals, international organizations, and NGOs that have selected Senegal as the regional centre for […]

North & West Africa

New Atlanticist

Oct 14, 2016

In DRC, Questions About President Kabila’s Intentions

By Ashish Kumar Sen

President’s advisor says Kabila will respect constitutional term limits, not seek a third term Joseph Kabila has no intention of seeking a third term in office. The fact that he will likely remain president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) long after his term ends in December—until a successor is elected—is simply because […]

Event Recap

Oct 13, 2016

Discussion with Diplomatic Adviser to President Joseph Kabila

By Africa Center

On Thursday, October 13, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a discussion on the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Ambassador Barnabé Kikaya Bin Karubi, diplomatic adviser to President Joseph Kabila, and Corneille Nangaa Yobelou, president of the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). The event was co-hosted with the International Republican Institute (IRI) and […]

Africa

Event Recap

Oct 13, 2016

Discussion on American Diplomacy in the Final Days of the Liberian Civil War

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, October 12, the Africa Center hosted a panel discussion with Dante Paradiso, US Foreign Service officer and author of the just-published book The Embassy: A Story of War and Diplomacy, and Ambassador John W. Blaney, former US Ambassador to Liberia (2002 to 2005).

Africa North & West Africa

Event Recap

Oct 4, 2016

Roundtable with Lieutenant General Yohannes Tesfamariam, former commander of UNMISS

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, October 4, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted Lieutenant General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam, former force commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), who discussed the evolving security situation in the country, the impact of international peacekeeping forces, and ways forward for UNMISS.

East Africa International Organizations

AfricaSource

Sep 29, 2016

A Return to Civil War in South Sudan?

By Julian Wyss

While South Sudan’s First Vice President Taban Deng Gai carries out a public relations offensive in New York and Washington this week, all indications suggest that the country is teetering dangerously close to collapsing back into civil war.

East Africa

New Atlanticist

Sep 28, 2016

South Sudan’s First Vice President Blames Roads, Criminals for Blocking UN Efforts

By Ashish Kumar Sen

South Sudan’s First Vice President Taban Deng Gai blames the absence of roads, the presence of criminals, and weak governance structures for the obstruction of UN peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts in his country. Deng spoke in response to a confidential report from United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to the UN Security Council that […]

East Africa Sudan

Event Recap

Sep 28, 2016

Roundtable with Taban Deng Gai, First Vice President of South Sudan

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, August 28, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted His Excellency Taban Deng Gai, first vice president of the Republic of South Sudan, to provide an update on the political situation in the country as well as the continuing conflict.

East Africa

New Atlanticist

Sep 26, 2016

The Presidential Debates: Here’s What We Would Like to Know

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Republican challenger, Donald Trump, took part in their first presidential debate in New York on September 26. The debate was the first of three. Here are some questions the Atlantic Council’s experts would like to pose to the candidates.

Colombia Russia

Event Recap

Sep 23, 2016

Briefing on COP22 by the Moroccan Steering Committee

By Africa Center

On Friday, September 23, in cooperation with the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, the Africa Center hosted a delegation from the Moroccan host-country Steering Committee for the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) for a briefing on the conference, which will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, in […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
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