Africa Program - Related Event

African Conflicts and American Diplomacy: Roles and Choices

ian — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Africa Program and the American Academy of Diplomacy cordially invite you to attend a conference entitled:

Political Dynamics in South Africa

ian — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0400

A discussion with Moeletsi Mbeki, Deputy Chairman South African Institute for International Affairs. This conversation will be moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director of the CSIS Africa Program.

Strengthening African Governance, The Index of African Governance: Results and Rankings 2009

ian — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400

Co-author Rachel Gisselquist, Research Director for the Index, discussed the research methodology and findings of the 2009 Index and its accompanying report.

Statesmen's Forum: Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government

ian — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:30:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen’s Forum with Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, president of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government, on “Somalia: Promoting Peace through International Engagement.”

President Sharif spoke in Somali with a continuous English translation. He took questions from the audience after his remarks.

Statesmen's Forum: Laurent Gbagbo, President of Côte d’Ivoire

ian — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen’s Forum with Laurent Gbagbo, president of Côte d’Ivoire, on the challenges and opportunities facing Côte d’Ivoire.

President Gbagbo spoke in French with a continuous English translation. He took questions from the audience after his remarks.

Africa Partnership Station: Accomplishments and Challenges of a Second Naval Tour in the Gulf of Guinea

africaintern — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400

The Africa Partnership Station seeks to build relationships with West African states in the Gulf of Guinea by strengthening both military and civilian partner country capacities in safety and security, environmental stewardship, and disaster preparedness in the maritime domain.

Partnering on HIV in Africa: Royal Dutch Shell and Family Health International in Nigeria

africaintern — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Africa Program invites you to attend a public event:

"Partnering on HIV in Africa: Royal Dutch Shell and Family Health International in Nigeria"

with

Rob Donnelly
Vice President of Health
Royal Dutch Shell

Albert J. Siemens
Chairman and CEO
Family Health International

Lessons from the Fight against HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa

sherry — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Global Health Policy Center and Africa Program hosted Dr. Brian Brink for a discussion on what has been achieved in battling HIV/AIDS in South Africa and the surrounding region. He addressed critical challenges to moving forward. Dr.

Kenya: Is Political Reform Possible?

sherry — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0400

At this event, two Kenyan parliamentarians, the Honorable Martha Karua and the Honorable Paul Muite, offered comments on the current political situation in Kenya and on the critical benchmarks that need to occur to move political reform forward. Panelists assessed the likelihood of future reforms, as well as examined options for how the U.S.

Nigeria: Prospects for Peace in the Niger Delta

africaintern — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0400

At the session, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, Nigerian minister of foreign affairs, and Chief Ufot Ekaette, minister of Niger Delta affairs, discussed their government’s efforts to resolve conflict in the Niger Delta and promote greater development in the region.