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May 30, 2017

Bruton Joins TV2Africa to Discuss the Outsized Importance of Djibouti

By Bronwyn Bruton

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East Africa

Event Recap

May 23, 2017

Roundtable with Somaliland foreign minister

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, May 23, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted Dr. Saad Ali Shire, minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland. In his remarks, Shire emphasized Somaliland’s continued status as an island of peace and stability in the troubled Horn of Africa region, its consolidation of security and governance gains, […]

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East Africa

In the News

May 5, 2017

Pham Quoted by the New York Times on Somalia and Protecting Civilians

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

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Apr 26, 2017

Lilley in World Politics Review: Ethiopia’s Crackdown on Dissent Leaves Youth With Dangerous Options

By Kelsey Lilley

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Ethiopia

In the News

Apr 20, 2017

Pham Quoted by PBS NewsHour on al-Shabab’s Food Distribution Efforts in Somalia

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Apr 20, 2017

Pham Quoted by Voice of America on South Sudan’s Political Leadership

By J. Peter Pham

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East Africa

Event Recap

Apr 19, 2017

Roundtable with UN Special Representative for Somalia Michael Keating

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, April 19, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted an expert’s roundtable with Michael Keating, special representative of the UN secretary-general for Somalia and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. Somalia recently concluded its presidential selection process, and now faces the challenge of completing a constitutional review and finalizing details for […]

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East Africa

In the News

Apr 7, 2017

Pham Quoted by Newsweek on the US Military Intervention in Somalia

By J. Peter Pham

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Somalia

In the News

Mar 30, 2017

Pham Quoted by the Diplomat on South Sudan’s Famine

By J. Peter Pham

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East Africa

New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2017

Rwandan President Kagame Seeks Transformation in US Ties

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The United States needs to shift its relationship with Africa from a predominantly humanitarian focus to “productive partnerships,” especially in business, strategic development, and security, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said at the Atlantic Council on March 27. “For decades, the United States has adopted a monolithic approach to Africa,” said Kagame. “It’s time for fresh […]

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