Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

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.
Africa Energy & Environment
Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

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.
Africa Energy & Environment
Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

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.
Africa Energy & Environment

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Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

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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Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

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.

Africa Economy & Business
Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

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
Africa Economy & Business

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Sep 13, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

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Africa Democratic Transitions

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Sep 11, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Middle East Eye on tensions caused by a declaration separating religion and state in Sudan

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

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Sep 11, 2020

Hudson quoted in USA Today on the opposition of families of 9/11 victims to Sudan’s removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Sep 8, 2020

Credit rating agencies could resolve African debt impasse

By Vasuki Shastry and Jeremy Mark

Credit rating agencies should offer a nuanced understanding of the unique needs of African nations. The G20 and global regulators have the power to persuade international investors that a little forbearance could save lives and livelihoods

Africa Financial Regulation

In the News

Sep 4, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Institute for Security Studies’ ISS Today on Sudan’s recent peace deal with armed movements

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

Event Recap

Sep 3, 2020

Expert panel responds to incidents of North Korean sanctions evasion in the DRC

By Africa Center

On Thursday, September 3, the Africa Center hosted a virtual panel to discuss the latest report published by The Sentry: Overt Affairs: How North Korean Businessmen Busted Sanctions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Sentry’s Director of Illicit Finance Policy Ms. Hilary Mossberg provided opening remarks alongside Africa Center Director of Programs and Studies Ms. Bronwyn Bruton, […]

Africa Corruption

In the News

Sep 3, 2020

Culver featured on CSIS podcast: How Beijing courts African partners

By Atlantic Council

On September 3, 2020, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow John K. Culver joined the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Into Africa podcast for a conversation on Chinese engagement with Africans. “Chinese interests in Africa and their approach is diverse and deep. They don’t view the continent as a blob, they’ve expanded new diplomatic facilities […]

Africa China

In the News

Sep 2, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on the cost of Sudan’s delisting from the US state sponsors of terrorism list

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

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Sep 2, 2020

Hudson quoted in L’Orient-Le Jour on the political risks to Sudan normalizing relations with Israel

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Africa Democratic Transitions

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Sep 1, 2020

Hudson joins Al Jazeera to discuss the recent peace deal reached between the Sudanese government and armed movement leaders

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Africa Conflict
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Africa Energy & Environment

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Pauline Deschryver

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Africa Central Europe

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Kipkorir Koskei

2025 European Leadership Accelerator participant

Millennium Leadership Program

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Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

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Marine energy: Harnessing the power of the Atlantic
Africa Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance Renewables & Advanced Energy
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Beyond critical minerals: Capitalizing on the DRC’s vast opportunities
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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2025 Global Energy Forum

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