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The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center promotes dynamic geopolitical partnerships with African states and helps redirect US and European policy priorities toward strengthening security and bolstering economic growth and prosperity on the continent.

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Report

Jan 23, 2025

Could Ankara and Cairo develop a more effective diplomatic approach to Sudan’s civil war?

By Nebahat Tanriverdi Yasar

The ousting of Omar al-Bashir in 2019 ushered in a period of profound political instability in Sudan.

Africa Security & Defense

Report

Jan 23, 2025

In the Horn of Africa, Turkey and Egypt unfold a strategic alignment—or potential rivalry

By Federico Donelli

The recent reconciliation between Turkey and Egypt illustrates the potential for cooperation in the Horn of Africa.

Africa Ethiopia

MENASource

Jan 21, 2025

How the Gaza war brought Morocco and Israel closer

By Sarah Zaaimi

Security cooperation between Israel and Morocco is flourishing and has never been stronger, driven by a common Iranian threat and a shared vision for regional integration.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

Report

Jan 14, 2025

The next decade of strategic competition: How the Pentagon can use special operations forces to better compete

By Clementine G. Starling-Daniels, Theresa Luetkefend

Clementine G. Starling and Theresa Luetkefend discuss how the Department of Defense and Joint force should more effectively leverage Special Operations forces in strategic competition.

Africa China

New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2025

How Trump can redefine the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation

By Christian Bjørn Følsgaard

The Biden administration began the platform for more than three dozen costal Atlantic countries to convene, but it can find new life under Trump.

Africa Americas

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 9, 2025

Morocco’s government must foster greater economic competition

By Rabah Arezki

While Morocco has made notable strides to enhance freedom and prosperity in the past three decades, the government must address pervasive corruption and encourage greater economic competition to build on recent progress.

Civil Society Corruption

Blog Post

Dec 20, 2024

In it to win it: Understanding cyber policy through a simulated crisis 

By Safa Shahwan Edwards and Emerson Johnston

Competitors and judges from the Cape Town Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge share their perspectives on the competition's impact on the African cybersecurity landscape.

Cybersecurity South Africa

AfricaSource

Dec 20, 2024

What to know about the Lobito Corridor—and how it may change how minerals move

By Sarah Way

The United States’ investment in the Lobito Corridor project marks a significant shift in Washington’s approach to engagement with African nations.

Africa Economy & Business

Report

Dec 19, 2024

What African producers of critical minerals can learn from Indonesia’s experience

By Bradford Simmons and Julien Marcilly

Indonesia and its success with resource nationalism can serve as an example for many mineral-rich African countries.

Africa Energy & Environment

MENASource

Dec 17, 2024

Sudan is caught in a web of external interference. So why is an international response still lacking?

By Emadeddin Badi

Sudan needs a unified international strategy, combining economic, political, and diplomatic pressure.

Africa Conflict

Experts