Program Related Event Feeds

Progress in the Niger Delta

ian — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Africa Program hosted a panel discussion on:

Progress in the Niger Delta

with

David Goldwyn
Coordinator for International Energy Affairs
U.S. Department of State

and

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.

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.

U.S. Africa Policy beyond the Bush Years: Critical Challenges for the Obama Administration

africaintern — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0400

A new report from the CSIS Africa Program offers a comprehensive assessment of U.S. Africa policy during the Bush years and provides recommendations in several key areas to the new Obama administration. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson made opening remarks.

Statesmen's Forum: Angolan Foreign Minister Assuncao Dos Anjos

sherry — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:30:00 -0400

Assuncao Dos Anjos, the foreign minister of Angola, delivered a speech on Angola's role in Southern Africa as part of the Statesmen's Forum series.

Dos Anjos spoke in Portuguese with a continuous English translation. He took questions from the audience after his remarks.

Trend-lines in Angola: Options for U.S. Engagement

sherry — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 -0400

This panel examined trend-lines in Angola in areas of governance, human rights, trade and investment and reform and will seek to identify opportunities for expanded U.S.-Angola engagement. Panelists included David L. Goldwyn, president of Goldwyn International Strategies LLC; Lisa Rimli, Angola researcher at Human Rights Watch; and Witney W.

Ghana's Big Test: Oil's Challenge to Democratic Development

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Addressing Conflict and Underdevelopment in the Niger Delta

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

At the session, Governor Amaechi discussed current developments in Nigeria with particular emphasis on his own state’s efforts to combat poverty, violence, and underdevelopment in the Niger Delta.

With:
Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Governor of Rivers State, Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Niger Delta Crisis: Beyond the Price of Crude Oil

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Niger Delta Crisis: Beyond the Price of Crude Oil

with

Dr. Pat Utomi
Senior Faculty
Lagos Business School

moderated by

Jennifer Cooke
Co-Director
CSIS Africa Program

South Africa and Nigeria in Africa: Prophets of Africa's Renaissance?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Dr.

Security Issues in the Niger Delta

Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The Africa Program hosted a roundtable discussion on security issues in the Niger Delta. The event featured Stephen Davis formerly of Coventry International Center for Reconciliation, Phillip van Niekerk of the Good Governance Group, and Monica Enfield of PFC Energy.

Gulf of Guinea Security

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar offered the keynote address at CSIS Conference to launch a new report on U.S. policy to bolster security and governance in West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, A Strategic U.S.

Rising U.S. Energy Stakes in Africa

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Fradique de Menezes (l), president of Sao Tome and Principe, Pedro de Morais, Angolan finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerian finance minister, General Charles Wald, deputy commander, U.S.

Promoting Accountability and Transparency in Africa's Oil Sector

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Fradique de Menezes, president of Sao Tome and Principe, Pedro de Morais, Angolan finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerian finance minister, General Charles Wald, deputy commander, U.S. European Command, and Rep.