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Africa Center staff and fellows provide regular commentary and analysis of African affairs in top tier global media outlets.

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In the News

May 20, 2015

Pham on USAID Administrator Nominee Gayle Smith

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the critiques of Gayle Smith, President Obama’s nominee to become the next USAID Administrator:

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May 18, 2015

Pham on the Attempted Coup in Burundi

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins BBC World News to discuss the attempted coup in Burundi:

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May 17, 2015

Lilley on the Attempted Coup in Burundi

By Kelsey Lilley

Africa Center Assistant Director Kelsey Lilley joins CCTV’s Talk Africa to discuss the attempted coup in Burundi, the growing refugee situation in the region, and what to expect from the President’s address to the nation:

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May 14, 2015

Pham Joins This is America for Roundtable on Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins This is America TV for a roundtable discussion on Africa:

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May 14, 2015

Pham on the Coup Attempt in Burundi and US Response

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the coup in Burundi and its implications for the United States:

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May 13, 2015

Leadership on Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister Adesina

By Atlantic Council

Leadership covers an Atlantic Council event hosted by the Africa Center featuring Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture Akinwumi Adesina:

Nigeria

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May 13, 2015

Pham on the Potential Coup in Burundi

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the potential coup in Burundi:

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May 12, 2015

Leadership Nigeria on Agriculture Minister Adesina

By Atlantic Council

Leadership Nigeria covers an Atlantic Council event hosted by the Africa Center featuring Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture Akinwumi Adesina:

Nigeria

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May 11, 2015

Pham on Why Boko Haram Isn’t Defeated

By J. Peter Pham

World Magazine quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on why Boko Haram isn’t yet defeated despite its recent release of hundreds of women and children in a single week:

Nigeria

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May 11, 2015

Pham on the Importance of the US-Nigeria Relationship

By J. Peter Pham

Leadership Nigeria quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the importance of the US-Nigeria relationship, especially given US efforts to ensure a smooth transition after Nigeria’s presidential election:

Nigeria