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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

Jun 6, 2019

Experts debate the future of global warfare

By Africa Center

On Thursday, June 6, the Africa Center hosted a public discussion on the future of warfare, occasioned by the launch of Senior Fellow Dr. Sean McFate’s latest book The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder. Africa Center Director of Programs and Studies and Deputy Director Ms. Bronwyn Bruton welcomed guests […]

Africa China

Event Recap

Jun 4, 2019

Ethiopian opposition leader outlines roadmap to political reform

By Africa Center

Dr. Berhanu claimed many Ethiopians remain optimistic that a real transition to democracy is possible, but also cautioned against the impatience of the youth population for sweeping immediate change, characterizing the popular intent as “revolution” rather than “reform.”

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Program Impact Story

Jun 4, 2019

Ethiopian opposition leader outlines roadmap to political reform

By Atlantic Council

On Tuesday, June 4, the Africa Center hosted a private roundtable with Ethiopian opposition party leader Dr. Berhanu Nega. Dr. Nega provided insight into the challenges involved in staging credible elections by May 2020, explaining the difficulties of resolving ethnic-based conflicts and tribal alliances without constitutional reform. He also emphasized the need to move away from […]

Ethiopia Political Reform

In the News

Jun 4, 2019

Hudson in All Africa: Sudan: Why the World Should Back Democracy in Sudan and How

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jun 1, 2019

Giving Credit Where It’s Due: Access to Capital for Women in African Markets

On Thursday, May 16, the Africa Center hosted a public discussion on gendered barriers to raising capital in African markets, and the dearth of female leadership atop private equity and venture capital firms with funds on the African continent. Panelists discussed OPIC’s 2X Women’s Initiative, which has mobilized over $1 billion for women-led businesses, and […]

Africa Economy & Business
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Insights & Impact

Jun 1, 2019

Covert capital: Illicit finance in the DR Congo

On May 22, the Africa Center partnered with The Sentry at the Enough Project to host a public discussion on illicit finance operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), occasioned by the release of the group’s new report, Covert Capital: The Kabila Family’s Secret Investment Bank, which tracks efforts by former President Joseph Kabila […]

Africa Corruption

In the News

May 25, 2019

Bello Quoted in Fortune on the African Continental Free Trade Area

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Event Recap

May 22, 2019

Covert capital: Illicit finance in the DR Congo

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, May 22, the Africa Center partnered with The Sentry at the Enough Project to host a discussion on illicit finance operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), occasioned by the release of the group’s new report: Covert Capital: The Kabila Family’s Secret Investment Bank. Ms. Bronwyn Bruton, Africa Center director of […]

Africa Corruption

In the News

May 22, 2019

Hudson Quoted in Foreign Policy on the Counterrevolution in Sudan

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New Atlanticist

May 17, 2019

It’s time for the United States to lead (again) on Sudan

By Cameron Hudson

At this perilous moment, where there is an opportunity for the Trump administration to summon years of built up leverage to ensure a lasting transition to democratic rule and regional stability in Sudan, will Washington answer the call?

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