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In the News

Aug 15, 2015

Pham on Cohen’s Engagement with Africa

By J. Peter Pham

This Day Live quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Ambassador Hank Cohen’s breadth of experience and engagement with Africa, which culminated with his appointment as US Assistant Secretary of State on African Affairs: 

In the News

Aug 14, 2015

Pham on Guinea-Bissau’s Fragile Democracy

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Guinea-Bissau’s fragile democracy and the risks of a military coup or losing aid dollars amid political unrest:

In the News

Aug 13, 2015

Pham on Putin’s Russia and Africa

By J. Peter Pham

The Council on Foreign Relations quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Russia’s economic and military ties with Africa:

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 13, 2015

Pham on Sanctions Harming Cancer Patients in Sudan

By J. Peter Pham

Daily Nation quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on how sanctions imposed by the United States on Sudan are costing civilian lives and hurting vulnerable groups:

Sudan

In the News

Aug 13, 2015

Pham on Political Violence in Burundi

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the dissent and violence dominating Burundi’s political climate:

South & Central Africa

In the News

Aug 12, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram’s Leader

By J. Peter Pham

The Los Angeles Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on whether Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, is still in charge of the Nigerian terrorist group:

Nigeria

In the News

Aug 8, 2015

Pham on China’s Military Plans for Djibouti

By J. Peter Pham

The East African quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on US worries about China’s military plans for Djibouti:

China

In the News

Aug 7, 2015

Pham on Nigerian Law Banning Female Genital Mutilation

By J. Peter Pham

Frost Illustrated quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the impact of a new Nigerian law banning female genital mutilation, as well as President Obama’s endorsement of the law:

Nigeria

In the News

Aug 7, 2015

Atallah on Hotel Attack in Mali

By Rudolph Atallah

The Wall Street Journal quotes Africa Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Rudolph Atallah on the terrorist attack on a hotel in Mali, presumably the work of al-Qaeda affiliates, though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack: 

Sahel

In the News

Aug 5, 2015

Pham: Moroccan ‘Exceptionalism’ Deserves Support

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham writes for the American Interest on how Morocco stands out as an oasis of stability amidst a region in turmoil, thanks both to the circumstances of history and to prudent leadership:

Morocco
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