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Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on October 26, 2018
A heavy-handed response to peaceful protests have become a test of Cameroonian identity as a multi-cultural state and set the country on the slippery slope of prolonged conflict.
Program Materials
Program materials for the Africa Center's 2018 Washington Seminar. Click here for links to the syllabus and readings.
Spotlight
published by Alex Vines
on September 20, 2018
João Lourenço’s first year in office has been marked by notable reforms and the consolidation of power. If ordinary Angolans are to benefit this momentum must continue, along with institutional checks that can curb the excesses of the past.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on July 17, 2018
Somalia’s National Security Advisor Abdisaid Ali talks about political will, security reforms in Somalia’s Transition Plan, and the commitment to domestic and international coalition building to sustain the country’s progress.
Recommended research
published by Simone Haysom, Peter Gastrow and Mark Shaw, ENACT
on June 30, 2018
African countries are among the world’s most vulnerable to and least prepared for climate change. African citizens prioritize issues that are related to climate change, such as water supply, food shortages, and agriculture. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns have devastated African countries that depend on agriculture. Only about 3 in 10 Africans are fully “climate change literate,” combining awareness of climate change with basic knowledge about its causes and negative effects. Building climate resilience will require commitment and coordination, backed by significant resources and a population that supports prioritizing it.
Recommended research
published by Ciara Aucoin, ENACT
on June 30, 2018
African countries are among the world’s most vulnerable to and least prepared for climate change. African citizens prioritize issues that are related to climate change, such as water supply, food shortages, and agriculture. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns have devastated African countries that depend on agriculture. Only about 3 in 10 Africans are fully “climate change literate,” combining awareness of climate change with basic knowledge about its causes and negative effects. Building climate resilience will require commitment and coordination, backed by significant resources and a population that supports prioritizing it.
Africa Security Brief No. 35
published by Stephen Commins
on June 12, 2018
The growing share of Africa's urban residents living in slums is creating a further source of fragility. However, integrated urban development strategies that link local government, police, the private sector, and youth are strengthening social cohesion and enhancing stability.
Spotlight
published by Remember Miamingi
on May 29, 2018
In light of the complex nature of the security challenges facing the country—created in part by the blurred lines between security and political sectors—a short- to medium-term focus on security sector stabilization (SSS) is warranted.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on May 25, 2018
The Seychelles’ environmental, economic, and security plans include unique reforms and innovative partnerships generate benefits that reach well beyond its shores.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on March 27, 2018
The Catholic Church is at the forefront of organizing protests demanding elections in the DRC, despite government intimidation.
Spotlight
published by Gregory Pirio, Robert Pittelli, and Yussuf Adam
on March 25, 2018
The emergence of a new militant Islamist group in northern Mozambique raises a host of concerns over the influence of international jihadist ideology, social and economic marginalization of local Muslim communities, and a heavy-handed security response.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on February 17, 2018
South Africans have high hopes that Cyril Ramaphosa will be able to deliver change to systemic state capture. However, sustained reforms in South Africa's most important national institutions are required if those hopes are to be met.