African Security Issues

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Africa’s security threats and U.S. approaches to preventing and mitigating conflict

The CSIS Africa Program seeks to understand current security threats, anticipate future risks of instability, and examine current U.S. and international security initiatives on the continent. Our research focus includes: mitigating conflict in Côte d'Ivoire, Sudan, Somalia, the DRC, and the Niger Delta; emerging transnational security threats including drug trafficking, terrorism, and piracy; and the consolidation of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Current research projects are discussed in further detail below.

A More Strategic U.S. Approach to Police Reform in Africa
The Africa Program seeks to highlight the urgent need for police reform in Africa and provide solutions for more capable, accountable, and professional African police forces.
AFRICOM
The Africa Program assesses how the United States can best utilize the U.S. Africa Command in combination with civilian agencies to address security challenges in Africa.
Stress Testing African States
Examining key risks to instability in 10 African States
The Crisis in Côte d'Ivoire
The CSIS Africa program has assembled these resources to provide insight into the political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire and its aftermath.
Political and Security Trends in East Africa
The Africa Program examines how the United States can promote good governance in East Africa while simultaneously confronting security threats in the region.