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Tue, Aug 31, 2021
To build lasting peace, you can’t ignore militant groups
Efforts to stabilize conflict-ridden countries sometimes fail in large part because of their inability to constructively engage armed non-state groups.
New Atlanticist by Imran Bayoumi
Fri, Aug 27, 2021
A cable from Mali: How to bring Bamako back from the brink
Against the backdrop of two coups, interethnic and terrorist violence moving south toward Bamako, and France shifting its posture in the Sahel, this could be the last chance to stabilize Mali.
New Atlanticist by Olivier-Rémy Bel, Petr Tůma
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
Prof. Séverine Autesserre says that it’s time for the peacekeeping community to ‘walk the walk’ when it comes to localized peacebuilding
On Tuesday, June 29, the Africa Center convened a private event with award-winning author Professor Séverine Autesserre for a discussion on localized peacebuilding and her new book, The Frontlines of Peace.
Event Recap by Africa Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Mali coup: White House official calls for ‘unconditional and immediate’ release of president and prime minister
Speaking at the Atlantic Council's Africa Day celebration, White House official Dana Banks responded to topical issues in African affairs, including the coup in Mali, calling for "the unconditional and immediate release of the president and the prime minister."
Event Recap by Africa Center
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Charting a course in Chad: Implications and analysis
On Thursday, April 29, the Africa Center hosted a private roundtable on the evolving situation in Chad, featuring US, French, and Chadian perspectives.
Event Recap by Africa Center
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Washington’s role and responsibility in Chad
In the midst of the fast-moving changes in Chad, there is an opportunity to begin to address the country's democracy and development deficits. As Washington contemplates its next steps, emphasis should be placed on listening to Chadians, engaging the African Union, pursuing on-the-ground diplomatic engagement, and acting quickly, yet strategically.
AfricaSource by Cameron Hudson
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Will events in Chad force a reset of Sahel strategy?
In the last week, several columns of rebel fighters have entered Chad from neighboring Libya with the intention of unseating long-time strongman and friend of the West Idriss Déby Itno, Chad’s ruler for the past thirty years. How France and the United States respond may cause repercussions for years to come.
AfricaSource by Cameron Hudson
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
Fighting for influence in Africa: Report launch events held with the Policy Center for the New South
On Monday, December 14, and Wednesday, December 16, the Africa Center and the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) hosted joint public events to launch twin reports on the evolving roles of the traditional and emerging external powers in Africa, with the events focusing regionally on the Red Sea and the Sahel.
Event Recap by Africa Center
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Bello in Deutsche Welle: Pour une meilleure santé africaine
In the News by Atlantic Council
Fri, Apr 3, 2020
Englebert quoted in Voice of America on the effects of COVID-19 on conflict-ridden regions
In the News by Atlantic Council