Israel in Africa: a roundtable with African ambassadors

AfricaSource Mar 27, 2025

Prioritizing access to critical minerals will require prioritizing Africa

By Benjamin Mossberg

Access to critical minerals is an urgent national security issue. The United States must view investments in African energy, mineral, and mining—key to securing this access—with similar importance.
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Israel in Africa: a roundtable with African ambassadors

AfricaSource Mar 21, 2025

In the scramble for Africa’s critical minerals, the West must not abandon the ESG agenda

By Zainab Usman and Rama Yade

As this race for minerals and metals critical for the energy transition heats up, both companies and governments must not abandon environmental, social, and governance principles in Africa.
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Israel in Africa: a roundtable with African ambassadors

AfricaSource Mar 20, 2025

If the international community wants to curb fossil fuel emissions, it must make Africa a serious clean energy offer

By Neil Ford

Before the international community asks African countries to leave undeveloped fossil fuel resources in the ground, it must make them an offer of clean energy financing—one substantial enough to fund Africa’s current and future appetite for electricity.
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Israel in Africa: a roundtable with African ambassadors

African creatives Aug 29, 2024

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

Ogwumike is 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.

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Israel in Africa: a roundtable with African ambassadors

African creatives Jun 7, 2024

Cultural curator Abdul Karim Abdullah elevates African culture from the Bronx to Ghana 

By Africa Center

As founder and chief executive officer of AfroFuture Fest and Culture Management Group, Abdul Karim Abdullah is creating opportunities for the diaspora to celebrate African culture at a festival in West Africa.

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Israel in Africa: a roundtable with African ambassadors

African creatives May 1, 2024

Creative visionary Elroy Fillis-Bell showcases the impact of dance across the continent 

By Africa Center

Joburg Ballet Chief Executive Officer Elroy Fillis-Bell is an advocate for the arts and believes that dance provides a unique way for communities to engage
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Mar 28, 2017

Israel in Africa: a roundtable with African ambassadors

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Africa Center</span>

On Tuesday, March 28, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a luncheon for African ambassadors with an Israeli delegation, including Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff, vice director general and head of multilateral affairs directorate for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Gil Haskel, deputy director general of the foreign ministry and head of Israel’s international […]

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In the News

Mar 28, 2017

Pham Quoted by the Washington Post on Climate Change and African Crises

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

Read the full article here.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2017

Rwandan President Kagame Seeks Transformation in US Ties

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Ashish Kumar Sen</span>

The United States needs to shift its relationship with Africa from a predominantly humanitarian focus to “productive partnerships,” especially in business, strategic development, and security, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said at the Atlantic Council on March 27. “For decades, the United States has adopted a monolithic approach to Africa,” said Kagame. “It’s time for fresh […]

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Mar 28, 2017

Roundtable with H.E. Paul Kagame

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Africa Center</span>

On Monday, March 27, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion with His Excellency Paul Kagame, president of the Republic of Rwanda. Atlantic Council Vice President and Africa Center Director Dr. J. Peter Pham  welcomed participants and former National Security Advisor General James L. Jones, Jr., USMC (ret.), chairman of the Atlantic Council’s […]

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In the News

Mar 24, 2017

Pham Joins VOA to Discuss the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and Northern Nigeria

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

Listen to the full interview here.

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Mar 24, 2017

Pham Quoted by the Baptist Standard on Religious Discrimination in Nigeria

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

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Nigeria

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Mar 21, 2017

Ralby in Defence iQ: Cooperative Security to Counter Cooperative Criminals

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Ian Ralby</span>

Read the full article here.

Africa

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Mar 21, 2017

Pham Joins Religious Freedom Center Event on Nigeria

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

Read more about the event here.

Nigeria

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Mar 20, 2017

Hruby in allAfrica: Africa: Keeping the Lights on Power Africa

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Aubrey Hruby</span>

Read the full article here.

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In the News

Mar 20, 2017

Charai in the National Interest: What Kind of Arab World Does Trump Want to See?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

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