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On Tuesday, @SecBlinken urged the Ethiopian government to address the human rights abuses in #Tigray . Revisit our recent event on humanitarian access to the region:

U.S. presses Ethiopia to end Tigray violence, protect civilians

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday pressed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to end hostilities in the northern Tigray region, citing a "growing number of credible reports of...

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The conflict in #Ethiopia ’s #Tigray region has displaced millions, but humanitarian access to the region remains limited. Join us & @CSISHumAgenda w/ @NRC_Egeland , @DanielBekele , & @CatherinWiesner for a webinar on the pathway forward. Register:

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. @CSISAfrica congratulates fr. senior associate @TravisLAdkins on his recent appointment! Travis joins the Biden-Harris team as Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa, @USAID . He will undoubtedly continue to strengthen the linkages between domestic & foreign policy there.

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📢Please join us in welcoming the CSIS Africa Program's new director, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele ( @MvembaDizolele )! We are thrilled to have him aboard and honored to benefit from his deep experience and expertise.

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele Joins CSIS as Senior Fellow and Director of the Africa Program

CSIS is pleased to announce that Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, former Africa senior adviser at the International Republican Institute (IRI), has joined CSIS as senior fellow and director of the Africa...

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@TsedaleLemma outlines key priorities for the U.S. government to consider: -Immediate withdrawal of the Eritrean forces from #Tigray -Immediate cessation of hostility by all parties -Immediate distribution of humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable #CSISLive

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Congratulations to senior associate @_Will_Brown for being shortlisted for an @AmnestyUK Media Award for his reporting on the #Tigray conflict.

After the bombs they attacked with knives, claim Ethiopians fleeing peace prize winner's war

Experts say the conflict could tear the country apart, cause catastrophic ethnic bloodshed, and destabilise the Horn of Africa

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U.S. decision to lift the human rights violation designation on Ethiopia appears to contradict reports of continued human rights abuses and ethnic cleansing campaigns in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia. Read more:

U.S. Lifts Human Rights Violation Designation on Ethiopia

The decision, despite evidence of ongoing abuses, clears the way to new economic aid.

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2 million+ people in #Tigray need humanitarian aid, but access to the region remains limited. Join us & @CSISHumAgenda on Feb 22 w/ @NRC_Egeland , @DanielBekele , & @CatherinWiesner for a webinar on humanitarian access in #Ethiopia . Register:

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On Monday, Feb. 1, @HouseForeign Chairman @RepGregoryMeeks will share his vision of a future U.S.-Africa policy and will join activists @TsedaleLemma and @RosebellK for a conversation on advancing democracy in #Uganda and #Ethiopia . Register here:

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European election observers said transparency was compromised in Sierra Leone’s presidential elections, declaring there were “statistical inconsistencies.”

Sierra Leone election observers flag 'statistical inconsistencies'

European election observers in Sierra Leone said there were "statistical inconsistencies" in the presidential results published by the electoral commission, which declared President Julius Maada Bio...

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Please join us in welcoming and congratulating the 2021 Africa Policy Accelerator cohort! The APA connects the next generation of U.S.-Africa policymakers in Washington. Our 25 members will meet monthly to discuss current political, economic, & security trends on the continent.

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What should the U.S.’ next steps in the Horn of Africa be? Today, @JDevermont joined @CNNI ’s @ZainAsher to discuss how the U.S. can address Eritrean troops still present in #Ethiopia and bring together the international community on issues in this region.

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"With no action, the dire situation in Tigray will only get worse.” Program Director @JDevermont & senior associate @_Will_Brown highlight the necessity of the international community’s response to human rights violations in #Tigray .

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The transcription of today's event with @WilliamsRuto is up here:

Consolidating Democracy: A Candid Discussion with Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto

The CSIS Africa Program hosted a discussion between Kenyan deputy president William Ruto and CSIS Africa director Mvemba Phezo Dizolele on the future of democracy in Kenya.

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From Monday’s event w/ @CSISHumAgenda : @NRC_Egeland ( @NRC_Norway ) describes the situation on the ground in #Tigray and the urgent challenges humanitarian organizations are facing in trying to access affected populations. Watch in full:

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This Monday, @DanielBekele ( @EthioHRC ) outlined 3 key priorities to end the humanitarian crisis in #Tigray : 1️⃣Reestablishment of local-level administration 2️⃣End of media restrictions 3️⃣Full access for humanitarian assistance Full video:

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"SARS’s brutality is not something Nigerians just hear or read about," writes @bulamabukarti in a stark new commentary on the notorious police force. "There is hardly a Nigerian that does not know at least one person abused by SARS." Read more:

#EndSARSNow Is Just the Beginning of Police Reform in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has announced the disbanding of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad amid mounting protests. CSIS’s Bulama Bukarti explains why this is just the beginning of police reform...

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Even after negotiations w/ the UN, the Ethiopian gov & ethnic militias continue to impede humanitarian access in #Tigray . Join us & @CSISHumAgenda Feb 22, 9AM EST w/ @DanielBekele , @NRC_Egeland , & @CatherinWiesner for a webinar on the crisis. Register:

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Welcome @HassanIdayat as the newest affiliate at CSIS Africa! Idayat is Director of @CDDWestAfrica , an Abuja-based think-tank that focuses on deepening democracy and development in West Africa.

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We are hiring! Are you passionate about creatively addressing African issues? Apply for our full-time, paid #internship to support exciting multimedia projects, incl. the #IntoAfrica podcast & @CSISAfrica media accounts. Apply by July 15:

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HAPPENING NOW: Former #DRC presidential candidate @MartinFayulu joins us @CSIS to share his vision for Congo’s future. Follow along for event highlights! #FayuluAtCSIS #CSISLive

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It will not be easy to address the #Tigray crisis, but @JDevermont and @_Will_Brown say it is imperative that the international community step in to prevent further atrocities.

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Join us on March 4 at 10am ET for a virtual conversation between @WilliamsRuto & @MvembaDizolele on the future of democracy in Kenya. Register now!

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The @Telegraph has obtained a clip of what appears to be the Ethiopian army carrying out a war crime. @JDevermont says, “It is time to move beyond warnings & statements of concern to investigations & legal proceedings to hold perpetrators accountable.”

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The CSIS Africa Program welcomes our newest affiliate, Ryan Cummings ( @Pol_Sec_Analyst .) As the director of Signal Risk, Mr. Cummings focuses on issues of terrorism, conflict, migration, and political instability in Africa. Learn more:

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“How can [Covid-19 response] be used to reinforce & build African economies?” @afalli ( @SouthBGroup ) notes the importance of value chains & IP development as key factors for Africa’s foreign partners to consider. Watch in full:

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There's just over one week left to apply to the Program Coordinator position at CSIS Africa! Upload a cover letter, CV, a list of 3 references, and a writing sample of no more than 3 pages. Please share with your networks:

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On a recent "3 Questions with the Africa Program," @ACTwazalendo party leader and MP for Kigoma-Ujiji of Tanzania, @zittokabwe discusses the country’s shortcomings in responding to #COVID19 . For his thoughts and more, visit:

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. @CSIS is excited to announce a new video series on Race and Diplomacy co-hosted by @TravisLAdkins & @JDevermont . Do you have questions or personal experiences you’d like featured in their first conversation? Let us know in the replies with #RaceAndDiplomacy ⬇️

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In a new interactive piece, we profile the dynamic links between African countries & 15 select US cities. The resounding conclusion is that a city’s engagement with the continent contributes significantly to overall enrichment. Read, watch, and explore:

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Introducing 49, a podcast on everything you need to know about U.S. policy towards each of the 49 sub-Saharan African countries. One country at a time, in 15 minutes or less. With @JDevermont & @NicoleWilett . The first episodes drop on Thu, 15 July 2021.

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Cobalt. Copper. Corruption. Climate change. Join us next Thursday for a virtual discussion on the Congo Hold-Up Investigations with @MvembaDizolele , @FloribertAnzu , @ida_sawyer & Elisabeth Caesens. Register now: !

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🚨 New Senior Associate alert! 🚨 Join us in welcoming Christian Géraud Neema Byamungu ( @ChinaAfrProject ). Learn more about him here:

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Presidential elections in Benin, Chad, Djibouti, The Gambia, Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Zambia are the highest-profile elections to watch this year per @JonTemin in our annual “What to Watch” Report. Read more on African politics in 2021 here:

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. @CSIS is now accepting applications for the 2021 Africa Policy Accelerator cohort! Young professionals based in the DC area and focused on US-Africa policy are encouraged to apply between now and December 1:

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In the #Cameroon episode of #49podcast , @ChrisFomunyoh ( @NDI ) joins @JDevermont & @nicolewilett to discuss how @POTUS should approach Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, and why the country is known as “Africa in miniature.” Listen now:

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What should @POTUS 's strategy be toward Burkina Faso? Click on for @KamissaCamara 's take. Plus, why you should travel to Ouagadougou to attend Fespaco, the largest African film festival in the world.

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Following days of #EndSARSNow protests, the notorious SARS police unit was disbanded on Monday. Senior Associate @bulamabukarti notes that progress made from this viral movement signals the beginning, rather than the end, of massive protests in Nigeria.

#EndSARSNow Is Just the Beginning of Police Reform in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has announced the disbanding of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad amid mounting protests. CSIS’s Bulama Bukarti explains why this is just the beginning of police reform...

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"Power of Personality Politics: Can Uganda’s @HEBobiwine Sustain a Social Movement?" The final project created by @uiowa journalism students during the CSIS journalism Bootcamp is now available:

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How can #Congo overcome political, public health, & security challenges to forge a brighter future? On April 1 at 9 a.m., former #DRC presidential candidate @MartinFayulu will share his policy recommendations @CSIS . Don't miss it!

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Congratulations to Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield for being confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the UN! @LindaT_G was the former Asst. Secretary of State for African Affairs. Her role at the UN will be key in advancing U.S.-Africa policy under the Biden admin.

Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be U.N. ambassador and Tom Vilsack to be agriculture...

As America’s top representative to the United Nations, Ms. Thomas-Greenfield has said she will set about restoring alliances.

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As Joe Biden prepares to take office today, @InvestAfrica1 will be discussing what the incoming administration means for US-Africa policy. Join @JDevermont and other experts on January 26th. Register here:

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Welcome to @BulamaBukarti ! He is an analyst with the Extremism Policy Unit at @InstituteGC and a trained lawyer practicing human rights and employment law in Nigeria. Learn more:

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#Boise , Idaho is a pacesetter for welcoming African refugees, and its national politicians are shaping the future of U.S.-Africa policy. In the fifth "Why Africa Matters to U.S. Cities" feature, @JDevermont highlights the city's key ties to the region.

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🎙️NEW INTO AFRICA This week on #IntoAfrica , @MssZeeUsman ( @CarnegieEndow ) joins @MvembaDizolele to discuss governance, opportunities, and conflicts behind resources on the continent. Listen to "Gold, Gas, and Good Governance" here:

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Former Minister of Finance and Vice President of @MDCZimbabwe , @BitiTendai , will discuss the rapidly changing political landscape in Zimbabwe. Join him and other opposition leaders w/ @Salem_Solomon & @JDevermont on July 17. Register Free:

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“Ethiopians ... deserve better than to watch their country unravel while the international community stands by.” @JDevermont & @JendayiFrazer say the #Tigray conflict is a humanitarian problem & a broader regional crisis that threatens U.S. interests.

Fighting in Ethiopia threatens US security interests

Ethiopians are a proud people who deserve better than to watch their country unravel while the international community stands by.

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The conflict in Ethiopia’s #Tigray region has displaced millions and humanitarian access has been hindered. Join us & @CSISHumAgenda on Monday w/ @NRC_Egeland , @DanielBekele , & @CatherinWiesner for a webinar on the pathway forward. Register:

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How should @USAID partner w/ @DeptofDefense to tackle security challenges in Africa? Tune in on Monday 9/27 for insights from @TravisLAdkins , joined by @chidi_blyden & @RepAnthonyBrown , moderated by @JDevermont . Register NOW:

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. @ngurumo on Tanzanian President Magufuli's leadership: "There's only two words or three words that can describe his leadership style: fear, cowardice & atrocity." Listen to the latest ep. of #IntoAfrica with @JessMoody89 @Fromagehomme & @JDevermont :

Into Africa

Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program...

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“What we do not see in the Sahel is a heavy investment in democracy. When Ukraine, Poland, or the Czech Republic want democracy, the West puts a lot of money to support them. We have not seen any engagement to that scale anywhere in Africa," says CSIS expert @MvembaDizolele .

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Pro-Russia protestors in favor of the #coup in #Niger take to the streets, expressing anger over #France 's influence on the country. In for Isa Soares tonight for an interview with Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Director of the #Africa Program at CSIS. #CNN

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The U.S. must call for an independent investigation on what exactly has happened in #Tigray . @TsedaleLemma calls for a UN-mandated, independent investigation of the atrocities that took place. #CSISLive

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How is Covid-19 impacting politics and challenging democratic norms? Repressive media laws & prohibitions on political activities have forced activists and opposition leaders to quickly adapt. Tune in on July 17 @ 9am EDT / 4pm Tanzania / 3pm Zambia. RSVP:

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How do we challenge the commonly held notion that Africa lacks importance for U.S. national security? Join us Tuesday for a #CSISLive event with Elizabeth Fitzsimmons ( @AsstSecStateAF ) to discuss future U.S.-Africa policy. Register:

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Burkina Faso's PM has tendered his resignation to President Kaboré amid protests by the opposition for change in leadership. Listen to the #49podcast episode on #BurkinaFaso w. @KamissaCamara to get a sense of US policy toward the country.

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@zittokabwe @BitiTendai @HHichilema @Salem_Solomon @JDevermont @VOAAfrica @mdczimbabwe “If Zimbabwe is concerned about its external relations, it must address its internal relations first. It must address its concerns with its own citizens,” argues @BitiTendai . #CSISLive

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NEW: Nicholas Opiyo @nickopiyo will be joining @_MariaBurnett and @AAgather to offer initial reactions to the upcoming ruling by Uganda’s Constitutional Court on the harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. The ruling is expected tomorrow, April 03. Register here:

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We are thrilled to welcome @_hudsonc to the CSIS Africa Program as our newest senior associate! Learn more about him here:

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Less than 1 hour until today's event – join @RepGregoryMeeks , @TsedaleLemma , & @RosebellK for a discussion on U.S.-Africa policy, #Uganda ’s elections, the conflict in #Tigray , & the impact of the Capitol attack on the U.S. gov's credibility. Register:

Online Event: A New U.S. Policy Toward Africa: A Conversation with Chairman Gregory Meeks and...

Please join the CSIS Africa Program for a unique event featuring Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY).

www.csis.org

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Have you registered for our April 8th event with @FreedomHouse ? Speakers will discuss trends in the 2021 “Freedom in the World” report & examine issues of democracy, governance, and human rights on the continent. Register:

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🚨UPCOMING EVENT!🚨 On Sept 27 at 2pm ET, join @JDevermont , @RepAnthonyBrown , @chidi_blyden ( @DeptofDefense ), & @TravisLAdkins ( @USAID ) to discuss terrorism, piracy, civil conflict, strategic competition & other security issues in Africa. Register now:

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Tomorrow: How has #COVID19 contributed to democratic backsliding across Africa? Join opposition leaders from Zambia, Zimbabwe, & Tanzania in a discussion on the fight for democracy and public health during the global pandemic. Make sure to register now:

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#AfricaReacts to #GeorgeFlyod 's & U.S. protests: In this edition, we asked top African thinkers to provide their reactions to George Floyd’s death, the protests engulfing the U.S., and the U.S. government response. Read their powerful insights here:

Africa Reacts to George Floyd’s Death and U.S. Protests

In the fourth edition of our Africa Reacts series, the CSIS Africa Program features the analysis of prominent African journalists and thought leaders on the murder of George Floyd, ongoing protests,...

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As a U.N.-backed probe of human rights abuses in Ethiopia is set to expire, the commission's experts say, "Eritrean troops allied with Ethiopia's military are still raping women and subjecting them to sexual slavery in parts of Tigray." Learn more:

UN-backed probe into Ethiopia's abuses is set to end. No one has asked for it to continue

A U.N.-backed probe into human rights abuses in Ethiopia is nearing its end date and no one has asked for the investigation to continue.

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Global power competition in Africa is about showing up. In a new CSIS brief, @JDevermont , @mroseharris , & @AlbeldaAlison measure U.S. and Chinese engagement with 454 African security chiefs, identifying strengths & weaknesses in approaches.

Personal Ties: Measuring Chinese and U.S. Engagement with African Security Chiefs

Where, when, and how are senior African security chiefs engaged by China and the United States? The CSIS Africa Program sheds light on these trends with a new database measuring engagement with 454...

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🎥MONDAY, April 10, 10AM ET: Join the CSIS Africa Program for a panel discussion on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Uganda. W/ @StateDept 's Jessica Stern, @nickopiyo , @frankmugisha , @MbabaziQwin . Moderated by @_MariaBurnett . Watch here:

Addressing Uganda's Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights | CSIS

What is driving the latest crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Uganda, and how can the international community support Uganda's LGBTQ+ community?

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The Africa Program is excited to welcome our newest affiliates. Their diverse perspectives and expertise will be a great asset to the team! Details in this #thread .

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LIVE Now: @RepGregoryMeeks joins @JDevermont in conversation w/ @RosebellK , & @TsedaleLemma to share his vision for a reinvigorated U.S. policy toward Africa. Follow the discussion in this thread with #CSISLive & watch live:

Online Event: A New U.S. Policy Toward Africa: A Conversation with Chairman Gregory Meeks and...

Please join the CSIS Africa Program for a unique event featuring Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY).

www.csis.org

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On Thursday, September 14, @KamissaCamara , @BeverlyOchieng , @Smith_JeffreyT , and @YabiGilles will join CSIS expert @MvembaDizolele to discuss the recent spate of coups in Africa. Ask live questions and register here:

Rising Coups in Africa: The Road Ahead | CSIS

Join the CSIS Africa Program for a discussion on the drivers of coups in Africa, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for citizens in these countries.

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NEW #Job Alert: The @CSIS Africa Program is seeking an analytical and entrepreneurial individual to join our dynamic team as a program coordinator. This position supports the operational and substantive goals of the program. Apply:

Careers | Center for Strategic and International Studies

CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Center’s 220 full-time staff and large network of affiliated scholars conduct research and analysis and develop...

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The police in #Kenya needs to be transformed from a force to a service says @RailaOdinga #RailaCSIS

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🇷🇼🇨🇩 UPCOMING EVENT This Friday (6/10), join @MvembaDizolele & @jasonkstearns for a candid discussion on the rising tensions between #Rwanda & the #DRC . Register here:

Addressing Rising Tensions Between the DRC and Rwanda

This conversation will unpack the historically fraught diplomatic relationship between the DRC and Rwanda, explore the current security environment in eastern DRC, discuss the tensions between the...

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🎙In this week's #IntoAfrica ep, African investor @TonyOElumelu sits w/ @MvembaDizolele to discuss his commitment at @TonyElumeluFDN to empower youth entrepreneurs across the continent and the idea behind #Africapitalism . Listen here:

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Join us & @freedomhouse on April 8 for an event that highlights findings from the 2021 “Freedom in the World” report and democratic backsliding trends in Africa. Register:

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. @KamissaCamara ( @InstituteGC & @USIP ) join @JDevermont & @nicolewilett on the #49podcast to discuss how @POTUS can encourage democracy & security, flex its diplomatic muscle, and rethink the crisis in #Mali . 🎧 now:

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New: @JDevermont analyzes yesterday’s coup in #Mali & calls for a coordinated regional & international response, a civilian-led transition, renewed social contract, and reinvigorated peace process. Read the latest:

The Malian Military Ousts a Wayward Government

This week, the Malian military overthrew the civilian government amid deteriorating security conditions and mounting corruption. Judd Devermont discusses short- and long-term implications of the coup...

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New U.S. sanctions target #Ceni officials for delaying #DRC 's elections, bribing auditors & siphoning off funds. Join us April 1 at 9 a.m. as @MartinFayulu shares how Congo can move past its turbulent election. Register here:

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. @hofrench joins @MvembaDizolele for his first episode of #IntoAfrica podcast as host. They discuss French's recent book, Born in Blackness. Listen here:

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. @RepGregoryMeeks responds to @TsedaleLemma on #Ethiopia : “We have to raise the profile of what’s going on. We have to talk about it.” Rep Meeks recommends that @HouseForeign have hearings on #Tigray . #CSISLive

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Welcome to @TravisLAdkins ! As a lecturer at @georgetownsfs and host of 'On Africa', Travis brings a wealth of experience. He is also the co-host of our upcoming video series on Race & Diplomacy. Learn more:

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On the latest ep. of #IntoAfrica , @MariaSTsehai shares her reactions to the U.S. election and discusses the future of U.S. policy on the continent. Plus, @jasonkstearns & @udoilo talk #EndSARS , the #DRC , and Ethiopia w/ @JDevermont Listen:

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HAPPENING TODAY: Join us at 12PM EST for an event on why Africa matters to U.S. cities. @JDevermont , Elizabeth Fitzsimmons ( @AsstSecStateAF ), @GSoyia , & Norah Odwesso ( @CocaColaCo ) will explore the dynamic ties U.S. cities have to the continent. Register:

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TOMORROW: Join Mvemba for a conversation on the objectives of the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, ft. panelists Cameron Hudson ( @CSISAfrica ), Joseph Sany ( @USIP ), Zainab Usman ( @CarnegieEndow ), & L. Muthoni Wanyeki ( @OpenSociety ). Register here:

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Welcome to @_MariaBurnett ! Maria is a human rights lawyer with years of experience working on human rights issues on the continent. Most recently, she served as an Associate Director with @HRW 's Africa division. Learn more:

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How do African media outlets portray politics, economics, & cultural life? New on #IntoAfrica : @YinkaWrites ( @restofworld ), @MokyMakura ( @AfricaNoFilter ), & @aanuadeoye ( @thecontinent_ ) join @JDevermont to discuss media coverage on the continent. Listen:

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A new report from @washtradedaily says that South Korea plans to withdraw Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee from the race for Director-General of the WTO, paving the way for Nigeria's @NOIweala to serve as the first woman & African in the role. #WTODG

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"These past few months have laid bare a system designed to instill in voters a fear of holding divergent views from the government." Senior Associate @_MariaBurnett discusses President Museveni's efforts to undermine free and fair elections in #Uganda .

Pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine takes on Uganda's 'strongman'

Wine, who has been arrested several times, has taken to wearing a bulletproof vest in his final campaign rallies before the election Thursday.

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In a new commentary, @bulamabukarti points to anger among Nigerian youth and the diaspora as the fuel for #EndSARSNow protests across Nigeria. He believes that this is just the beginning of massive protests pushing for holistic police reform. Read more:

#EndSARSNow Is Just the Beginning of Police Reform in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has announced the disbanding of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad amid mounting protests. CSIS’s Bulama Bukarti explains why this is just the beginning of police reform...

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. @ACTWazalendo Party Leader @ZittoKabwe discusses Tanzania's ineffective Covid-19 response and how opposition leaders can continue to uphold democratic ideals in politics. Make sure to RSVP to hear Zitto speak:

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Join @JDevermont & @ONECampaign ’s @GayleSmith for a virtual, interactive event on Nov. 18 with @K_derHassane , @RiouxRemy & @dienekeita They’ll tackle the #ImpossibleChoices African governments are forced to make during the global pandemic. Register:

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Since the start of the pandemic, numerous strikes have gone into effect across sub-Saharan Africa. In at least 14 countries, one or more strikes have been identified as health care workers voice concerns over the risks and resource constraints they face on the frontlines.

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The election of Biden promises a new U.S. foreign policy strategy – What does U.S.-Africa policy and #ProsperAfrica look like with a new administration? Join Program Director @JDevermont and other experts TOMORROW to discuss. Register here:

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In our next feature on CSIS Africa affiliates #workingfromhome , writer and foreign policy analyst @MvembaDizolele takes us behind the scenes of his work station. Take a look at some of his work:

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In the latest "3 Questions w/ the Africa Program," @ACTwazalendo party leader and MP for Kigoma-Ujiji, @zittokabwe speaks out on Tanzania's inadequate response to the #coronavirus pandemic. He calls for a unified response from the East African Community.

How Has Tanzania Responded to Covid-19?

While other East African countries have imposed harsh social restrictions to combat the Covid-19, Tanzania has taken a lax approach which has failed to slow ...

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"The Sahel’s exceedingly disjointed security environment underpins each challenge faced by those in need of humanitarian aid—and those trying to deliver it." The visualization below illustrates the scale of attacks in the region. Read more:

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“Shaming & condemnatory statements haven’t amounted to accountability or fundamental changes in approach either from the government or from its many bilateral donors” says @_MariaBurnett regarding the international community’s approach to #Uganda .

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. @damoladurosomo is a culture writer and journalist focusing on arts and culture in Africa & the diaspora. She previously was a senior writer with @OkayAfrica . Welcome, Damola! Learn more:

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In the #Mozambique episode of 49, @JDevermont & @nicolewilett are joined by @zenaidamz ( @HRW ) to discuss U.S. policy toward Mozambique on everything from CT to #climatechange . Plus, tune in for a description of mouthwatering “mukapata,” or coconut beans: .

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