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Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on December 7, 2016
While discussions of security cooperation often focus assistance from wealthy countries, intra-African assistance has become a major focus of multilateral efforts in crisis management and stabilization.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on October 27, 2016
After years of decline, conflict in Africa has recently been increasing. Paul Williams, Phillip Carter, and Ibrahim Wani provided insight on why conflict persists in Africa at a roundtable hosted by the Africa Center.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on September 21, 2016
Although the vast majority of conflicts in Africa today involve non-state actors, there has been a significant increase in state-based violence since 2010. While there is now a better understanding of the need to engage at multiple levels of society, leveraging the political will and resources to facilitate these deeper connections has remained a challenge.
Infographic
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on September 19, 2016
A snapshot of Africa’s displaced populations reveals that 71 percent of Africa’s 18.5 million displaced persons are from 5 countries (Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo), and while much of global attention has focused on refugee migration into Europe, two-thirds of Africa’s dislocated population are internally displaced.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on September 13, 2016
Part 1. The DRC appears to be on a slow-motion path to tragedy. After 15 years in office, President Joseph Kabila will fulfill his term limits in December, but he has avoided organizing elections. Instead, he seems intent on holding onto power indefinitely.
Infographic
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on June 20, 2016
The vast majority of African refugees are hosted by neighboring countries, highlighting the regional costs of conflict and political instability.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on June 8, 2016
African institutional efforts at conflict prevention and mediation have proved instrumental at realizing negotiated settlements.
Spotlight
published by Michael D. Rettig
on May 26, 2016
Africa currently hosts over 100,000 peacekeeping personnel. Contributions by African nations are rising and are more diversified—with some big exceptions.
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Areas of Expertise: Governance, mediation, peace processes, peacekeeping, East Africa
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published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on February 19, 2016
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Director. Areas of Expertise: Peace Processes, Conflict-Affected Areas, U.S.-Africa Relations, U.S. Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Assistance, Sudan, South Sudan
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on December 21, 2015
“Compatriots, fellow country men and women, Congratulations. With this agreement we have ended the longest war in Africa, 50 years of war out of 55 years of independence. Today, we bring this half a century of war to a dignified end.” The date is January 9, 2005, and the place is Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi,... Continue Reading