Content

MENASource

Apr 9, 2025

Why it’s time to terminate the UN’s dysfunctional mission in Western Sahara

By Sarah Zaaimi

Only way out of fifty-year colonial impasse may be outside the United Nations and its legacy of failure for the Sahraoui people.

International Norms International Organizations

AfricaSource

Mar 17, 2025

To improve its Sahel policy, the US must update four assumptions

By Jordanna Yochai

By reevaluating long-held assumptions and adapting policy to the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, the United States can play a vital role in the Sahel region.

Africa Sahel

AfricaSource

Mar 13, 2025

What airstrikes in Somalia show about the war on terror

By Alexander Tripp

With terrorist groups increasingly prevalent throughout Africa, the United States is likely to devote more attention to counterterrorism efforts on the continent.

Africa Sahel

Report

Mar 10, 2025

Emerging technology policies and democracy in Africa: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia in focus

By Ayantola Alayande, Samuel Segun, and Leah Junck

How are African nations navigating the governance of AI, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies? Emerging Technology Policies and Democracy in Africa: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia in Focus examines how five key countries are shaping regulatory frameworks to drive innovation, protect digital rights, and bridge policy gaps in an evolving tech landscape.

Africa Artificial Intelligence

AfricaSource

Feb 28, 2025

Senegal’s president must not miss the opportunity afforded by the country’s democratic spotlight

By Hippolyte Fofack

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye must actively use the opportunity provided by the rekindling flame of democracy to usher in a new era.

Africa Elections

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Zaaimi quoted in MEES on Morocco’s push for renewables in Western Sahara

By Atlantic Council

Geopolitics & Energy Security Middle East

New Atlanticist

Feb 20, 2025

It is time to lower the temperature between Algeria and France

By Rabah Arezki

If they can repair their frayed diplomatic relations, France and Algeria could become an engine for partnership between Europe and Africa.

Economy & Business France

Economic Statecraft Initiative

Feb 14, 2025

Global Sanctions Dashboard cited by RUSI on Wagner’s business model in Syria and Africa

Read the full article here

Economic Sanctions General Africa

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 11, 2025

More stable trade and investment policies can bolster the Nigerian economy

By Zainab Usman

Nigeria’s political and economic trajectory has been marked by democratic breakthroughs as well as electoral setbacks, insurgent conflicts, and volatile reforms. While the country has made notable strides in reducing poverty and lowering inequality, continued efforts to address insecurity, poor health standards, and pervasive corruption are needed to enhance national freedom and prosperity.

Africa Economy & Business

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 10, 2025

Cameroon’s future relies on empowering its women 

By Vera Songwe

To build a stronger, more prosperous Cameroon, the country must prioritize boosting economic and political freedoms and invest in managing its environmental resources. This strategy will not only benefit Cameroonian women but also prove most impactful in advancing the nation as a whole.

Corruption Energy & Environment
Load More

Experts

Fellow

Gbemisola Abudu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Nigeria

Advisory Council member

Afua Osei

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

Millennium fellow

Mark Donig

Head of US Strategy, Blue Laurel Advisors

Millennium Leadership Program

Entrepreneurship Middle East

Millennium fellow

Dan Murphy

Anchor, CNBC

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Staff

Amy Cowley

Program Assistant, Forward Defense

Forward Defense

Conflict North & West Africa

Fellow

Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business
Load More