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Video: Statesmen's Forum with H.E. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

kate — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:44:36 -0400

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's ambitious economic agenda includes a commitment to power sector reform, significant investment in public resources, and improved regulatory frameworks to attract greater investment. The Nigerian government has undertaken important reforms in the banking and power sectors that have improved the prospects for inclusive economic growth.

Audio: Statesmen's Forum with H.E. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

kate — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:42:16 -0400

Audio: Interview with Ledio Cakaj on the Progress in the Fight Against the LRA

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:12:48 -0500

Ledio Cakaj, an independent analyst, discusses the progress in the fight against the Lord’s Resistance Army in central Africa.

Audio: Regional Implications of the Conflict in Somalia

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:46:00 -0500

Regional involvement in Somalia’s conflicts has reached a new level, with all of its neighbors directly engaged in combat operations. The CSIS Africa Program hsoted a discussion of how the conflict is reshaping political and security dynamics in the Horn and East Africa region.

Audio Interview: A Discussion on Land Security

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:38:44 -0500

Land reform is a complex yet vital component of achieving broader economic development goals. New approaches, technological advancements in geodetic surveying, and focused efforts by donor and host governments have made significant developments in improving systems of securing land rights.

Audio: Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:55:21 -0500

Video: Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:23:00 -0500

Kenya's Clash with Al-Shabaab

kate — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:17:10 -0400

Watch Africa Program Director Jennifer Cooke and Deputy Director Richard Downie discuss the Kenyan military operations against Al-Shabaab in Somalia.

Video: Investing in Africa's Energy Sector: Challenges & Opportunities

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:14:00 -0400

Much of the African continent still lacks access to power and electricity. Immense challenges exist to changing this reality: regulatory structures are complicated and difficult to navigate; large investments are needed; and long-term financing is often difficult to secure.

Audio: Investing in Africa's Energy Sector: Challenges & Opportunities

kate — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:37:28 -0400

Audio: Challenges Facing Nigeria: A Conversation with the Honorable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:12:50 -0400

This past spring’s contentious election season and the recent uptick of violence signal a pivotal moment for Nigeria, one that holds the promise of consolidating the gains of democracy, but also threatens to perpetuate old divisions.

Audio: World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:52:43 -0400

Since taking office in May, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara has reiterated his determination to promote national reconciliation and strengthen democratic institutions and practices in Côte d’Ivoire.

Audio: Challenges Facing Nigeria

kate — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:05:22 -0400

Audio: Republicans on the Throne

kate — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:34:41 -0400

Republicans on the Throne is a memoir spanning the author’s youth and six-decade career in the United Nations, the government of Ethiopia, and the African Development Bank.

Video: Stress Testing The African States

kate — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:49:20 -0400

CSIS’s Jennifer Cooke and Richard Downie provide an overview of the new CSIS study series Stress Testing African States that examines the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade: Angola, Botswana,

Audio: Assessing Risks to Stability in Sub-Saharan Africa

kate — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:05:22 -0400

CSIS’s Jennifer Cooke and Richard Downie provide an overview of the new CSIS Africa Program study examining the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade.

Audio: Stress Testing Botswana

kate — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:25:53 -0400

David Throup, senior associate with the Africa Program, explores political and economic life in Botswana, one of Africa’s more stable countries.

Audio: Stress Testing Ghana

kate — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:21:16 -0400

Africa Program senior associate, David Throup, sits down with deputy director Richard Downie to discuss underlying stress points in Ghana.

Audio: Stress Testing Angola

ian — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:50:15 -0400

Alex Vines, senior associate with the Africa Program, explores political and economic life in Angola.

Audio: The Challenge of Police Reform in Africa (2011)

sherry — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:32:26 -0400

To mark the end of a year-long study into the challenges of reforming the police in Africa, CSIS welcomes a panel of policing experts who will assess current U.S efforts to support the development of capable police in Africa, and look at what the United States can do to bring more attention and resources to the issue.

Audio: Interview with Mr. Marius Fransman South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

sherry — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:19:39 -0400

Richard Downie interviewed Mr. Marius Fransman South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

Audio: South Africa's Foreign Policy Priorities and the African Agenda

sherry — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:40:51 -0400

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Marius Fransman, will deliver remarks on his country’s foreign policy priorities in the context of its pursuit of the African Agenda. The Deputy Minister will focus on how South Africa is supporting the continent’s growth through the promotion of regional integration, peace and stability.

Audio: The Use and Abuse of Anti-terrorism Laws in Africa

sherry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:32:11 -0400

The threat of terrorism in some parts of Africa and the resolve of the United States to defeat it has been used by some governments in the region to justify passing draconian anti-terror legislation. In some instances, these laws have not only failed to protect suspects, they have been used as a politically useful tool against regime opponents.

Audio: Interview with Daniel Mulunda-Nyanga on the Upcoming Elections in DRC

mentman — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:00:02 -0400

Richard Downie, deputy director of the CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Reverend Daniel Mulunda-Nyanga, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Democratic Republic of Congo about the DRC elections to be held in November, 2011.

Audio: Statesmen's Forum - Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of Kenya

mentman — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:15:57 -0400

Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga spoke at CSIS about the “democracy deadlock” in Africa. During an event hosted by CSIS Africa Program deputy director Richard Downie, the prime minister stated that the democratization movement of the 1990s is being undermined by a new pattern of failing elections.

Video: Statesmen's Forum - Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of Kenya

mentman — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:51:01 -0400

CSIS invites you to a Statesmen’s Forum with

Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga
Prime Minister of Kenya

“Democracy and Good Governance in Africa”

Moderated by

Richard Downie
Deputy Director and Fellow, CSIS Africa Program

Video: The Situation in Côte d'Ivoire with Richard Downie

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:48:15 -0400

A discussion on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire between Richard Downie, Deputy Director and Fellow of the CSIS Africa Program, and H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations.

Zuma at Midterm

ian — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:51:58 -0400

The CSIS Africa Program hosted the event "Zuma at Midterm" with Renee Horne, Ford Foundation Fellow and PhD Candidate, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. The event was moderated by Richard Downie, Deputy Director, CSIS Africa Program.

Audio: Interview with Sebastian Elischer about the recent election in Niger

mentman — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:33:44 -0400

Richard Downie, deputy director of the Africa Program, interviewed Sebastian Elischer, of the German Institute for Global and Area Studies, about the recent election and democratic transition in Niger.

Audio: Perspectives on Nigeria's Upcoming Elections

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:33:27 -0500

Africa’s most populous country goes to the polls on April 9, but security and logistical concerns are mixed in with the signs of hope. Chris Kwaja from the University of Jos and Udo Jude Ilo and Dayo Olaide of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa examined the challenges to free and fair elections in Ni

Video: Perspectives on Nigeria's Upcoming Elections

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:16:00 -0500

Africa’s most populous country goes to the polls on April 9, but security and logistical concerns are mixed in with the signs of hope. Chris Kwaja from the University of Jos and Udo Jude Ilo and Dayo Olaide of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa examined the challenges to free and fair elections in Nigeria with Richard Downie, deputy director of the CSIS Africa Program.

Audio: Sudan: Post-Referendum Scenarios and the Way Forward

mentman — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:49:00 -0500

Sudan: Post-Referendum Scenarios and the Way Forward

Comfort Ero
Africa Program Director
International Crisis Group

Fouad Hikmat
African Union and Sudan Special Advisor
International Crisis Group

Monday, January 10, 2011
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Audio: Interview with Richard Downie on the January 9, 2011 Referendum in Southern Sudan

mentman — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:18:48 -0500

Max Entman interviews Richard Downie, deputy director CSIS Africa program, about the 2011 referendum on the independence of Southern Sudan. They discussed the voting process, the likely outcome, and implications for U.S. policy in the region.

Audio: Interview with Atul Khare of the UN on the Future of Sudan and the 2011 Referendum

mentman — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:00:48 -0500

Richard Downie, deputy director, CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Atul Khare, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, about the role of the UN in ensuring the success of the 2011 referendum on the independence of southern Sudan.

Audio: Interview with Traci Cook on the Upcoming Sudanese Referendum

mentman — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:52:14 -0500

Richard Downie, deputy director, CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Traci Cook, Resident Director for Southern Sudan, National Democratic Institute, about the prepartions for the upcoming January 9, 2011 referendum on the independence of Southern Sudan.

Audio: Preparing for Sudan's Referendum

ian — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:49:12 -0500

With one month to go before the people of Southern Sudan vote in a referendum on secession from the North, Traci Cook, NDI's director in Juba, gave the latest assessment of how preparations for the vote are progressing.

Video: Preparing for Sudan's Referendum

ian — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:28:04 -0500

Preparing for Sudan's Referendum

With

Traci Cook
Resident Director for Southern Sudan, National Democratic Institute

Linda Bishai
Senior Program Officer, Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding, United States Institute of Peace

Audio: Richard Downie and Brian Kennedy on the 2011 Sudan Referendum

mentman — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:39:02 -0500

Richard Downieand Brian Kennedy from the CSIS Africa Program discussed the important issues surrounding Sudan's upcoming referendum on southern independence. They discussed the resources that the CSIS Africa Program will roll out in the coming weeks to provide context about this milestone.

Audio: No will, no way: US-funded security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo

ian — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:18:50 -0500

The CSIS Africa Program and Oxfam America host the launch of a new report by Oxfam America "No will, no way: US-funded security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo." The event had the panelists Tara Gingerich, Oxfam America, report co-author; Tom Dempsey, Specialist Master, Deloitte Consulting LLP; Dr.

Audio: Perspectives on Sudan's Future

ian — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:58:51 -0500

Southern Sudan's January 9 referendum on independence is quickly approaching, and Sudan's political, economic, and cultural future hangs in the balance. Returning form two weeks of extensive interviews with government officials, opposition and civil society leaders in both North and South Sudan, Richard Downie and Brian Kennedy shared the Sudanese perspectives on the country's future.

Audio: Interview with Sebastian Elischer about the Future of Niger

mentman — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:51:50 -0500

Richard Downie, fellow, Africa Program, interviewed Sebastian Elischer, research fellow, German Institute of Global and Area Studies, about the political situation in Niger.

Audio: Next Steps on Sudan (Panel 2)

ian — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:57:56 -0400

This event is a half day seminar regarding the role of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the upcoming January 2011 referendum.

Audio: Interview with Eric Guttschuss

mentman — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:23:41 -0400

Richard Downie, fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Eric Guttschuss, a Nigeria researcher at Human Rights Watch. They discussed the challenges of police corruption in Nigeria.

Audio: Interview with Richard Downie on Genetically Modified Crops

mentman — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:26:44 -0400

Richard Downie, fellow with the CSIS Africa program, is interviewed by Suzanne Brundage on the release of the CSIS report "African Perspectives on Genetically Modified Crops."

Audio: Interview with Uche Onyeagucha of the Save Nigeria Group and Salihu Lukman of Good Governance Group

mentman — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:24:34 -0400

Richard Downie, fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Uche Onyeagucha of the Save Nigeria Group, and Salihu Lukman of the Good Governance Group about prospects for the coming election in Nigeria.

Audio: Interview with Senior Africa Health Officials on MDG's

mentman — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:05:40 -0400

Richard Downie, fellow with the CSIS Afrcia Program, interviewed the following health officials about progress on the UN Millenium Development Goals in their respective countries.

The Republic of Botswana
Dr. Kolaatamo C S Malefho
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health

Audio: Interview with Jessie Mbwambo about HIV and Injection Drug Use in Tanzania

mentman — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:51:55 -0400

Richard Downie, fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, interviewed Jessie Mbwambo, Senior Specialist Psychiatrist and Senior Researcher, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences about HIV and injection drug use in Tanzania.

Video: Interviews on ONE's 2010 DATA Report

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:25:35 -0400

ONE's 2010 DATA Report: Building on Progress Made and Lessons Learned since Gleneagles to Meet the Millennium Development Goals

The 2010 DATA Report gives a final verdict on the G8's progress in meeting their Gleneagles commitments to sub-Saharan Africa and recommends a renewed strategy for 2010-2015.

Interviews With

Video Highlight: ONE's 2010 DATA Report

mentman — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:36:17 -0400

Highlights from ONE's 2010 DATA Report: Building on Progress Made and Lessons Learned since Gleneagles to Meet the Millennium Development Goals.

Audio: ONE's 2010 DATA Report

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:32:24 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media hosted

Our Global Challenges: A Series of Dialogues on the Pressing Issues of Our Time