The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

AfricaSource Mar 18, 2024

The critical-minerals boom is here. Can Africa take advantage?

By Alexander Tripp

The critical minerals discussion on extraction, national security, and supply chains will move past Africa unless the moment is seized.
Africa Economy & Business
The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

AfricaSource Feb 22, 2024

What the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal means for Washington’s strategy in the Red Sea

By Maxwell Webb

Developments around the deal could bring simmering conflicts to a boil—or they could potentially advance peace and prosperity in the region.
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The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

AfricaSource Feb 6, 2024

No more business as usual: The US needs a broader engagement strategy in West Africa

By Michael Shurkin

US influence in the Sahel has waned, and Washington needs to rethink its engagement there and in West Africa as a whole.
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The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

African creatives Mar 13, 2024

Trailblazing Ivorian executive Laureen Kouassi-Olsson invests in Africa’s heritage fashion brands

Birimian Ventures Founder and Chief Executive Officer Laureen Kouassi-Olsson champions the transformation of African creativity into an economic force.

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The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

African creatives Dec 18, 2023

World-renowned Nigerien designer Alphadi spotlights African fashion on the global stage 

By Africa Center

Alphadi calls upon global investors to commit to financing for Africa’s creative sector, seeing fashion as a tool for development and opportunity for young people on the continent.

The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

African creatives Nov 6, 2023

Grammy award-winning musician Mohombi inspires youth in Democratic Republic of the Congo

By Africa Center

Singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Mohombi discusses his journey as a Congolese-Swedish artist and the importance of investing in African creative youth.

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Sep 18, 2024

The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

By Alexander Tripp

The international community may be overlooking an emerging threat in the Sahel—one that will have colossal impacts for geopolitics in the region and beyond.

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Sep 11, 2024

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the Abraham Accords quietly turns four

By Marcy Grossman

The Abraham Accords have laid a foundation far beyond any one conflict for greater peace in the region.

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Sep 9, 2024

The strategies driving the players in competition for Africa’s critical minerals

By Sarah Way

As the race for Africa’s critical minerals continues, the United States should rally its allies and partners around a common vision backed by democratic values.

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Sep 5, 2024

Supporting credible elections to advance democracy globally in 2024 and beyond

By Katherine Ellena, Mario Mitre, and Patrick Quirk

The US and its allies support free and fair elections to strengthen democracy, ensuring global stability and security. This paper explores how US foreign aid for elections is a wise investment, highlighting priority elections in 2024 and 2025 where focused assistance can uphold democratic values and foster citizens' trust in the democratic process.

Africa Elections

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Sep 5, 2024

Algeria’s upcoming election promises continuity, papering over deeper questions

By Andrew G. Farrand

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is widely expected to win a second term on September 7, but a low voter turnout could signal deeper issues for the government.

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African creatives

Aug 29, 2024

ESPN Host and two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike champions African diaspora engagement through sports and media 

By Africa Center

Meet Chiney Ogwumike, a Nigerian-American powerhouse redefining the intersection of sports and media and highlighting the important role of the diaspora in shaping the future of the African continent. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Ogwumike is a graduate of Stanford University and was the first overall pick in the 2014 Women’s National Basketball Association […]

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New Atlanticist

Aug 29, 2024

Xi wants to enlist the Global South in his anti-American movement

By Michael Schuman

The Chinese leader’s approach to the developing world has become consumed by Beijing’s geopolitical competition with the United States and its allies and partners.

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Aug 26, 2024

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