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Five Myths about Coronavirus in Africa

Spotlight   published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies on March 27, 2020

The spread of the coronavirus in Africa has been accompanied by pervasive misinformation. Fact-checking and ongoing public service communications by all actors are needed to curb the costs of these myths.

COVID-19 and Africa’s Displacement Crisis

Spotlight   published by Wendy Williams on March 25, 2020

The spread of the coronavirus in Africa is intersecting with the continent’s population displacement crisis. Protecting displaced persons and migrants will be key to reducing the overall rates of transmission.

What the Coronavirus Means for Africa

Spotlight   published by Shannon Smith on February 4, 2020

Given its fragile public health systems and close ties to China, Africa is vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus, highlighting the continent’s centrality to global health security.

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ARP No. 6: Advancing Military Professionalism in Africa   published by Émile Ouédraogo on December 26, 2019

Obstacles to Military Professionalism

ARP No. 6: Advancing Military Professionalism in Africa   published by Émile Ouédraogo on December 26, 2019

A Litany of Challenges for African Militaries

ARP No. 6: Advancing Military Professionalism in Africa   published by Émile Ouédraogo on December 26, 2019

Managing Security Resources in Africa

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ARP No. 8: Shifting Borders: Africa’s Displacement Crisis and Its Security Implications   published by Wendy Williams on October 17, 2019

Endnotes page of Africa Center Research Paper No. 8, “Shifting Borders: Africa’s Displacement Crisis and Its Security Implications.”

Current Strategies Are Insufficient

ARP No. 8: Shifting Borders: Africa’s Displacement Crisis and Its Security Implications   published by Wendy Williams on October 17, 2019

Conflict and repressive governance have resulted in record levels of forced displacement as well as economic migration in Africa. Current strategies for addressing this displacement are insufficient because they do not address the drivers of the problem.

Drivers of Displacement in Africa

ARP No. 8: Shifting Borders: Africa’s Displacement Crisis and Its Security Implications   published by Wendy Williams on October 17, 2019

Subverting Democracy in Tanzania and Zambia

Spotlight   published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies on September 17, 2019

Tanzania and Zambia’s slide toward authoritarianism reveals the weaknesses of existing checks and balances and undermines their reputation as models of democratic development.

Africa’s Contemporary Security Challenges

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September 10-12, 2019 Washington, D.C. Syllabus | Program Schedule Overview of the Africa Center Presented by: Dr. Raymond Gilpin (slides) Required Reading: Website: www.africacenter.org Plenary 1: Conflict Trends in Africa Presented by: Dr. Paul D. Williams (slides) Dr. Catherine Lena Kelly (slides | video) Recommended readings: Ingrid Vik Bakken and Siri Aas Rustad, “Conflict Trends in Africa,... Continue Reading