East Africa

East Africa

Spanning from Sudan in the north to Tanzania in the south and centered around the strategic Horn of Africa, East Africa is a gateway to the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean. East Africa includes a diversity of states, ranging from the relatively successful developmental models of Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Kenya to the weak conflict-prone examples of South Sudan and Somalia. Playing host to the African Union and several other regional organizations, East Africa is a critical area with both high hopes for growth and demands for stability.

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Nov 7, 2014

Somalia’s Slumping Fortunes

By Bronwyn Bruton

Bottom Line Up Front: • After almost eight years on the ground, African Union troops have nearly beaten the Qaeda-linked militia al-Shabab—at least militarily • Since 2011, Shabab has steadily lost territory, and on October 5 was pushed out of its last coastal stronghold, the port city of Barawe • The loss of Barawe, and […]

Somalia

In the News

Oct 26, 2014

Pham on Violence in Sudan

By J. Peter Pham

Sudan Vision quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the likelihood of future violence in Sudan:

East Africa

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Oct 26, 2014

Stopping Organized Crime at Sea: J. Peter Pham at the 2014 Atlantic Dialogues

By Africa Center

At the 2014 Atlantic Dialogues in Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham spoke on the “Stopping Organized Crime at Sea” panel.

East Africa

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Oct 21, 2014

Four Questions with US Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth

By Africa Center

US Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth discusses recent political developments in Sudan and South Sudan, and articulates US policy toward both countries. 

Africa East Africa

In the News

Oct 18, 2014

Sudan Vision Daily Cites Africa Center Event

By Atlantic Council

Sudan Vision Daily cites the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center for hosting an event with US Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth: 

East Africa Sudan

In the News

Oct 9, 2014

Associated Press Cites Africa Center Event

By Atlantic Council

The Associated Press cites the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center for hosting an event with US Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth:

East Africa Sudan

Event Recap

Oct 9, 2014

Developments in Sudan and South Sudan: Major Policy Address by Special Envoy Donald Booth

By Atlantic Council

On Thursday, October 9, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted the Honorable Donald Booth, the US special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. In his remarks, Ambassador Booth addressed the recent political developments in both countries and articulated significant changes in the US policy towards both nations. In his welcoming remarks, Director J. Peter Pham […]

East Africa Sudan

In the News

Oct 8, 2014

Pham on US Policy in South Sudan

By J. Peter Pham

Al Jazeera quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on US policy for addressing the ongoing conflict in South Sudan:

East Africa

Article

Sep 18, 2014

Counterinsurgency in Somalia: Lessons Learned from the African Union Mission in Somalia, 2007-2013

By The Atlantic Council

Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton co-authored a Joint Special Operations University monograph with Dr. Paul Williams, associate professor at the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University, on the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The authors bring their expertise in governance, conflict mitigation, and Africa, to this analysis of Somalia’s attempts […]

East Africa Somalia

Event Recap

Sep 10, 2014

Transition Seminar for Incoming Head of African Union Mission in Somalia

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a transition seminar for H.E. Maman Sidikou, incoming African Union (AU) special representative for Somalia and head of the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), on Tuesday, September 9.

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Experts

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Alexander Bozmoski

Vice President, Programs, DEPLOY/US

Millennium Leadership Program

East Africa Energy & Environment

Fellow

Maureen Farrell

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Africa East Africa

Fellow

Ernst Jan Hogendoorn

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa East Africa

Fellow

Aubrey Hruby

Senior Advisor

Africa Center

Economy & Business

Climate Leadership Program participant

Wairimu Karanja

2023 Climate Leadership Program Participant

Millennium Leadership Program

East Africa

Staff

Ginger Matchett

Assistant Director

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Africa Americas
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