Africa

A continent of fifty-four nations, Africa holds vast opportunity and promise. Its 1.2 billion population is expected to double by 2050 and become the world’s largest region. Alongside this demographic boom, Africa is home to almost half the world’s fastest-growing economies as its leaders are taking steps to expand the movement of goods, people, and capital within the continent. Demand for democracy is high and protest movements have proven that citizen activism can unseat consolidated African strongmen.

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Roundtable with H.E. Paul Kagame

Econographics Mar 10, 2026

The renminbi is winning over Africa—but can it rival the dollar?

By Lize de Kruijf

In recent years, African governments have taken steps to reduce reliance on the dollar, but progress on their regional payment system has been slow—and in the meantime, China’s renminbi is quietly making inroads across Africa’s trade and finance networks.
Africa China
Roundtable with H.E. Paul Kagame

Dispatches Mar 3, 2026

How a crisis over a stockpile of uranium created an opening for US reengagement in Niger

By Adal Rhoubeid and Maureen Farrell

The recent failed coup in Benin has had the unintended consequence of creating a path forward for US reengagement in the Sahel.
East Africa Nuclear Energy
Roundtable with H.E. Paul Kagame

AfricaSource Feb 24, 2026

In Guinea, the US has a rare opportunity to gain an edge over China

By Rose Keravuori, Maureen Farrell

Guinea’s democratic transition and mineral riches put it center stage in US-China competition. The United States now has a rare chance to align investment, security, and governance to secure strategic influence in West Africa.
Critical Minerals North & West Africa

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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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Event Recap

Mar 28, 2017

Roundtable with H.E. Paul Kagame

By Africa Center

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 […]

Africa East Africa

In the News

Mar 24, 2017

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

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full interview here.

East Africa Nigeria

In the News

Mar 24, 2017

Pham Quoted by the Baptist Standard on Religious Discrimination in Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

Nigeria

In the News

Mar 21, 2017

Ralby in Defence iQ: Cooperative Security to Counter Cooperative Criminals

By Ian Ralby

Read the full article here.

Africa

In the News

Mar 21, 2017

Pham Joins Religious Freedom Center Event on Nigeria

By Atlantic Council

Read more about the event here.

Nigeria

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

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

By Aubrey Hruby

Read the full article here.

Africa Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 20, 2017

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

By Atlantic Council

Africa Middle East

In the News

Mar 18, 2017

The Star Features the Atlantic Council on Meeting Between J. Peter Pham and Cord leader Raila Odinga

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

East Africa

In the News

Mar 14, 2017

Hruby Quoted by Forbes on Chinese Investment in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

Read the full article here.

Africa China

In the News

Mar 13, 2017

Pham Joins VOA’s Africa News Tonight to Discuss Causes of Radicalization in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full interview here.

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Experts

Fellow

Yasmine Abdillahi

Nonresident Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Cybersecurity

Fellow

Nasredeen Abdulbari

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Arabic

Fellow

Mahmoud Abouelnaga

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Africa Americas

Fellow

Gbemisola Abudu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Anca Agachi

Nonresident Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Africa Conflict
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Events

Flagship Event Tue, June 9, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
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