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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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New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

As Saied increases his grip on power, Tunisia’s democracy is being squeezed

By Karim Mezran, Alissa Pavia

Tunisia's president has cleared the field for his reelection on October 6. His increasing hold on power is raising critical questions about the country's future.

Democratic Transitions Elections

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

Italy and UNDP: How the new AI Hub for Sustainable Development will strengthen the foundations for growth in Africa

By Vincenzo Del Monaco, Eva Spina, and Keyzom Ngodup Massally

The United Nations Development Programme and Italian government initiative aims to foster both innovation and sustainability in Africa.

Africa Artificial Intelligence

AfricaSource

Oct 2, 2024

Nine months later: The regional implications of the Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU

By Maxwell Webb

The involvement of other players in the Horn of Africa’s security landscape is a prime example of how middle-power politics and diplomacy in one region could, over time, create a tinderbox of conditions.

Africa East Africa

AfricaSource

Sep 30, 2024

Could the United States’ future liftoffs take place in Africa?

By Temidayo Oniosun

By working together on expanding the roster of rocket launch sites available to the United States, Washington and its African partners can set a global standard for responsible space exploration.

Africa Space

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Sep 27, 2024

Yade interviewed by DW on Africa’s position in UN Security Council reform

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Africa Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Sep 25, 2024

Sudan has a famine. The gridlock on peace and security must end.

By Maha Tambal

The international community’s continued fumbles to establish a durable solution to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan mirror its long-standing miscalculations in addressing its internal and regional geopolitics.

Africa Conflict

New Atlanticist

Sep 23, 2024

What would it mean for Africa to have two permanent UN Security Council seats?

By Rama Yade

African nations gaining permanent Security Council seats would make the institution more representative, but significant hurdles remain.

Africa China

Report

Sep 23, 2024

How Zimbabwe can achieve its vision of prosperity

By Nina Dannaoui, Joseph Lemoine, William Mortenson, James Storen

Empowering women and attracting foreign investment will be critical in helping Zimbabwe make its vision of prosperity a reality.

Africa Economy & Business

Issue briefs and reports

Sep 23, 2024

Lessons for African mineral producers from the Indonesian experience

By Julien Marcilly and Bradford Simmons

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

Africa Energy & Environment

Report

Sep 23, 2024

How protecting intellectual property rights in African music, film, and fashion can create opportunity and wealth

By Eric Guichard

The creative industry has the potential to transform the African continent through economic growth and narrative change. As the demand for African innovations continues to increase, so will the need for the protection of creators.  

Africa Economy & Business

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