South & Central Africa

South and Central Africa refers to countries from Cameroon and the Central African Republic in the north to South Africa and Mozambique in the south. The region includes some of the continent’s top oil & gas producers, as well as some of Africa’s most consolidated democracies. Yet, issues of conflict and disease remain pervasive, and development is incredibly uneven across the region and within its countries.

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New Atlanticist

Nov 20, 2017

With Mugabe’s Exit, Zimbabwe Will Need All the Help It Can Get

By Ashish Kumar Sen

In light of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s resignation, the United States should be prepared to work with his likely successor, a man who is subject to US sanctions, said the Atlantic Council’s J. Peter Pham. Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose ouster from the vice presidency by Mugabe early in November triggered the current political crisis in the […]

Africa South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 18, 2017

Pham Quoted in Axios on the Move Against Mugabe Shows Move Toward Constitutional Order

By Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 17, 2017

Pham Quoted in LA Times on Mugabe’s Fall

By J. Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 17, 2017

Pham Quoted in TIME on Zimbabwe Military

By J. Peter Pham

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South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 17, 2017

Pham Joins CTV to Discuss the Situation in Zimbabwe as Mugabe is Being Pushed Out

By Peter Pham

Watch the full discussion here.

South & Central Africa

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2017

The End of the Mugabe Era

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The ongoing military intervention in Zimbabwe effectively marks the end of Robert Mugabe’s thirty-seven-year hold on power, according to J. Peter Pham, director of the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center. “In whatever way the developments of the last twenty-four to forty-eight hours play out, it is quite clear that the near-absolute grip that he had on […]

Africa South & Central Africa

In the News

Nov 10, 2017

Pham Quoted in Financial Times on President Robert Mugabe’s Legacy

By Dr. J. Peter Pham

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Event Recap

Oct 19, 2017

Disrupting illicit financial flows in Congo

By Africa Center

On Thursday, October 19, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, in collaboration with The Sentry at the Enough Project, hosted a discussion on illicit financial flows in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), occasioned by the release of the group’s new report: The Terrorist’s Treasury. Atlantic Council Vice President and Africa Center Director Dr. J. […]

Africa Corruption

Event Recap

Oct 5, 2017

Briefing on the Electoral Commission’s plans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

By Africa Center

On Thursday, October 5, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted an exclusive briefing with Mr. Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo, President of the Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Atlantic Council Vice President and Africa Center Director Dr. J. Peter Pham welcomed guests and introduced Mr. Nangaa. In his remarks, Mr. […]

Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo

Issue Brief

Sep 7, 2017

Capturing the African consumer market

By Aleksandra W. Gadzala

For America’s consumer goods companies, the latest shifts in African consumer trends hold much promise. Africa’s population is growing at an outstanding rate and spending by consumers and businesses on the continent is forecast to grow significantly over the next decade.

Africa East Africa

Experts