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Mar 31, 2020

Watching the spread of coronavirus in Côte d’Ivoire

By Maxwell Bone

Similar to many other African countries, the novel coronavirus pandemic poses grave threats to Côte d'Ivoire's health systems and economy. However, as cases of COVID-19 spike, another problem is arising: the country's socioeconomic and political divisions are being re-illuminated and could lead to destabilization.

Africa Coronavirus

MENASource

Mar 30, 2020

The coronavirus crisis highlights the unique challenges of North African countries

By Karim Mezran, Alessia Melcangi, Emily Burchfield, and Zineb Riboua

It is important to monitor the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic, its effects on each North Africa system, and the debate between government elites and masses to better understand the situation in these countries and the long-term implications of the health crisis.

Coronavirus Libya

AfricaSource

Mar 26, 2020

A rough road ahead for Nigeria

By Aubrey Hruby

Africa’s giant, Nigeria, is awakening to a new economic and social reality as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The country of two hundred million has already recorded over fifty cases and its first COVID-related death. News of high-profile infectees is starting to drive social change and spur calls for stronger government action.

Africa Coronavirus

AfricaSource

Mar 25, 2020

Tough times ahead for African oil producers

By Luke Tyburski

The precipitous decline in oil prices related to the coronavirus pandemic will have significant economic knock-on effects in Africa. Central African producers look to be the most vulnerable, but the shocks will be felt everywhere.

Africa Angola

AfricaSource

Mar 24, 2020

Cabo Verde braces for plummeting tourism revenue

By Luke Tyburski

When thinking of Africa, the tiny Portuguese-speaking archipelago nation of Cabo Verde probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind. But it is representative of a subset of small island nations, which rely heavily on tourism revenue. Accordingly, although Cabo Verde has only just recently confirmed its first case of COVID-19, disruptions to travel and trade present existential threats to the country’s economy.

Africa Coronavirus

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Bello in WATHI: Femmes du Sahel, femmes d’Afrique, femmes Atlas
Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 1, 2020

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Record Egyptian finds but gas glut beckons

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment North & West Africa

In the News

Feb 24, 2020

Bello quoted in Le Point Afrique on the G5 Sahel Summit in Nouakchott

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

Event Recap

Feb 6, 2020

UN Under-Secretary-General speaks to the complexity of countering desertification

By Africa Center

On Thursday, February 6, the Africa Center hosted a roundtable with Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jan 28, 2020

Hruby quoted in TechCrunch on the potential for new US visa ban to include Nigeria

By Atlantic Council

Africa Economy & Business
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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
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