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Audio: Regional Implications of the Conflict in Somalia

ecurran — 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

ecurran — 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

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

Video: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 1

jnagel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:18:42 -0500

Video: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 2

jnagel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:13:55 -0500

Please join the CSIS Global Health Policy Center for a half-day seminar focused on the activities, practices, and strategies that characterize the global health outreach of Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa, or the BRICS.

Video: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 3

jnagel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:04:17 -0500

Audio: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 3

jnagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:57:53 -0500

Audio: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 2

jnagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:41:21 -0500

Audio: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 1

jnagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:19:47 -0500

Audio: A Bottom-Up View of the Continuing Conflict in South Kivu

ian — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:57:49 -0500

A Bottom-Up View of the Continuing Conflict in South Kivu with Dr. Ferdinand Mushi Mugumo of the Catholic University of Congo at Kinshasa and moderated by Dr. Joel Barkan of the CSIS Africa Program. In light of the upcoming presidential elections, the Democratic Republic of Congo has reclaimed the attention of regional and international community.

Audio: China in Africa: A Balanced View

kate — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:39:59 -0500

A lot has been said about China’s interest in Africa and most of it has been negative. Dr. Zhang sees two conflicting attitudes: On one hand, there are some who view China as “evil” no matter what and therefore its involvement in Africa must be sinister and self-serving.

Audio: Developments in Côte d’Ivoire

sherry — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:52:30 -0500

Roundtable discussion with Jean-Louis Billon, outgoing President of the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Billon, who has served as the head of the Ivorian Chamber since September 2002, will discuss political and economic developments in Côte d’Ivoire as well as the upcoming regional elections early next year.

Video: Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel (English and French)

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:55:06 -0500

The CSIS Africa Program and the Embassy of Mali hosted a discussion on transnational security challenges in the Sahel with the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The session focused on progress in regional security cooperation to meet the threat of an emboldened AQIM and mitigate the potential security implications that the fall of the Qaddafi regime in Libya.

Audio: Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel (English and French)

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:30:24 -0500

The CSIS Africa Program and the Embassy of Mali hosted a discussion on transnational security challenges in the Sahel with the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The session focus on progress in regional security cooperation to meet the threat of an emboldened AQIM and mitigate the potential security implications that the fall of the Qaddafi regime in Libya.

Video: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:37:17 -0500

Ghana is in a period of rapid change as it transitions into an oil economy and begins the countdown to presidential elections at the end of 2012. If managed successfully, these processes could consolidate Ghana's democratic achievements and confirm the country's move toward middle-income status.

Audio: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:04:38 -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

ecurran — 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: General Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command

ecurran — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:18:21 -0400

CSIS hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Tuesday, October 4. Our distinguished speaker, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, held a discussion on "AFRICOM Perspectives" moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, Africa Program, CSIS.

Video: Military Strategy Forum: General Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command

ecurran — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:50:28 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a Military Strategy Forum on Tuesday, October 4. Our distinguished speaker, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, will have a discussion with the audience on "AFRICOM Perspectives" moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, Africa Program, CSIS.

Video: World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara

ecurran — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:35:14 -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: 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

Audio: Economic Reform in Angola

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:18:31 -0400

CSIS and the U.S. Angola Chamber of Commerce are pleased to co-host the first in a series of events taking a fresh look at U.S.-Angola relations. In the first meeting, Secretary da Costa and Vice-Governor de Abreu will lead a discussion on Angola’s efforts to tackle money laundering, reform monetary policy, and promote economic diversification.

Audio: Senegal's 2012 Elections

kate — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:03:56 -0400

Long considered a robust and stable democracy, Senegal is facing a contentious run-up to presidential elections slated for February 2012, with aging incumbent Abdoulaye Wade seeking a third term amid widespread criticism of worsening corruption and malgovernance.

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: U.S.-China Economic Engagement in Africa

ecurran — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:59:00 -0400

With remarks by:

Annie S.C. Wu
Standing member of China Economic and Social Council (CESC), Vice chairman of China-Africa Business Council, President of World Trade Center Hong Kong

He Wenping
Director of Research Office, Institute of West Asia and Africa, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)

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 Kenya

kate — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:49:17 -0400

Dr. Joel Barkan, Africa Program senior associate and author of Kenya: Assessing Risks to Stability, discusses Kenya’s prospects for stability in the coming decade.

Audio: Stress Testing Rwanda

kate — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:42:27 -0400

Africa Program director, Jennifer Cooke, discusses threats to national stability in Rwanda and her latest report, Rwanda: Assessing Risks to Stability.

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: Stress Testing Uganda

kate — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:14:13 -0400

Africa Program senior associate Dr. Joel Barkan discusses his concerns for Uganda, as well as how recent events will affect its longer-term stability.

Audio: Stress Testing Ethiopia

kate — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:28:34 -0400

Terrence Lyons, senior associate with the Africa Program, explores political and economic life in Ethiopia, and discusses risks to stability.

Audio: Stress Testing Sudan

kate — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:32:00 -0400

Africa’s largest country, Sudan, is on the verge of breaking apart. The southern third of the country voted to secede back in January; that decision is given meaning on July 9th when the world’s newest nation – the Republic of South Sudan – is born. But beneath all the celebrations, there’s a lot of anxiety about how this new nation will fare.

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: The Road to Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

ecurran — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:11:00 -0400

Etienne Tshisekedi, leader of l’Union Pour la Démocratie et le Progrès Social (UDPS) will discuss his candidacy in the forthcoming presidential elections and the outlook for democratic progress in the DRC.

Video: The Road to Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

ecurran — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:04:00 -0400

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.

Interview with Jennifer Cooke on Development in Africa

mentman — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:44:27 -0400

Dan Runde, codirector of the U.S. Leadership in Development Project, spoke with Jennifer Cooke, director of the CSIS Africa Program, about changes in development assistance to Africa in the past 25 years.

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 Dr. Jakkie Cilliers about African Futures

ecurran — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:41:49 -0400

Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, Executive Director, Institute for Security Studies (ISS), discusses the challenges facing Africa and the requirements for economic growth in the continent.

Audio: African Futures 2050

ecurran — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:24:13 -0400

As new technology, economic growth, changing demographics, and now the uprisings in North Africa continue to reshape the continent, it is important to understand the present in order to forecast the future of Africa. Dr.

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.