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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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In the News

Aug 23, 2014

Pham: “Boko Haram Controls an Area the Size of Maryland”

By J. Peter Pham

NBC News quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on successes and gains in Nigeria made by the terrorist organization Boko Haram: 

Nigeria

In the News

Aug 21, 2014

Pham on Economic Cost of Ebola to Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins NPR’s Marketplace to discuss how the threat of Ebola has threatened the economies of West Africa: 

Africa

In the News

Aug 14, 2014

Pham on Morocco’s Role in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham is quoted by Ozy.com on Morocco as a financial hub:

Morocco

Event Recap

Aug 8, 2014

Challenge and Opportunity in the Heart of the Sahel: Discussion with Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou

By The Atlantic Council

On Friday, August 8, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted H.E. Mahamadou Issoufou, president of the Republic of Niger, for a roundtable discussion moderated by J. Peter Pham, Africa Center director. After introductory remarks by Pham, President Issoufou made an opening statement outlining the challenges and opportunities in his country as well as the ongoing […]

Africa

Event Recap

Aug 7, 2014

Discussion with the President of Burkina Faso and the ECOWAS Commission President

By The Atlantic Council

On Thursday, August 7, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted H.E. Blaise Compaoré, president of Burkina Faso, and H.E. Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo, president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, for a roundtable discussion at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC. J. Peter Pham, Africa Center director, welcomed participants the […]

Africa

Event Recap

Aug 6, 2014

The Evolution of Private Equity in Africa: A Discussion with the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center cohosted a discussion with the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) on “The Evolution of Private Equity in Africa.” Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham opened the event with welcoming remarks which were followed by an introduction by Africa Center Visiting Fellow Aubrey Hruby, who also moderated the […]

Africa

Event Recap

Aug 6, 2014

Investment and Ingenuity: Overcoming Obstacles to Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa

By The Atlantic Council

On Wednesday, August 6, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a public event to mark the release of its new Issue in Focus report, “Investment and Ingenuity: Overcoming Obstacles to Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa.” The report was authored by Africa Center Visiting Fellow Aubrey Hruby. Atlantic Council Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham opened […]

Africa

Event Recap

Aug 6, 2014

Designing Sustainable Solutions: A Roundtable on West African Security

By The Atlantic Council

On Wednesday, August 6, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion on security challenges in West Africa. Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham welcomed participants to the event, which was moderated by Major General (Ret.) Christopher Leins, Africa Center senior fellow, and featured Ahmed Abbadi, secretary-general of Rabita Muhammadia of ‘Ulamas (Muhammadan League […]

Africa

Event Recap

Aug 6, 2014

Discussion on Conflict, Security, and the Future of Mali

By The Atlantic Council

On Wednesday, August 6, the Atlantic Council hosted the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister for the Republic of Mali H.E. Abdoulaye Diop, representing H.E. Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, president of the Republic of Mali, for a high-level breakfast discussion moderated by J. Peter Pham, director of the Africa Center. The discussion focused on security challenges […]

Africa

In the News

Aug 6, 2014

Pham on Human Rights Concerns in Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

US News and World Report  quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on allegations that Nigeria’s military has carried out human rights abuses against its citizens: 

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