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By 2050, a quarter of the global population will live in Africa. CSIS scholars research critical issues and emerging trends affecting the world’s fastest-growing region. African countries are endowed with potential stemming from both natural resources and a burgeoning youth population, but governance and security challenges persist.

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Using AI to Fight World Hunger: Averting Crises

What if we could see future hunger sooner? AI-assisted food security early warning systems help experts analyze more data more quickly to anticipate threats sooner, and they equip decisionmakers with the insights to help mitigate harm and save lives.

Digital Feature by Zane Swanson, Emma Curtis, Joely Virzi, and Caitlin Welsh — September 17, 2026

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Oge Onubogu

Oge Onubogu

Director and Senior Fellow, Africa Program
Katherine E. Bliss

Katherine E. Bliss

Director and Senior Fellow, Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, Global Health Policy Center
Jon B. Alterman

Zane Swanson

Deputy Director, Global Food and Water Security Program

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Book Event: Lifeline by John Donnelly

In Lifeline, John Donnelly provides an inspiring account of how the U.S. government built PEPFAR, a then start-up development program to fight AIDS.

Event — October 27, 2026

U.S.-Africa Economic Ties Beyond AGOA

In this episode of Into Africa, Oge is joined by Enoh Ebong, and Navin Girishankar to discuss what a future Africa Growth and Opportunity Act agreement must deliver.  

Event — October 9, 2026

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U.S.-Africa Economic Ties Beyond AGOA

In this episode of Into Africa, Oge Onubogu is joined by Enoh Ebong and Navin Girishankar to discuss AGOA's legacy, the changing global trade landscape, and what a future U.S.-Africa economic framework must deliver.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu, Enoh T. Ebong, and Navin Girishankar — October 9, 2026

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Africa at the UN: Voice or Leverage?

In this episode of Into Africa, Oge speaks with Bitania Tadesse of the International Peace Institute about what to watch as UNGA unfolds, the prospects for meaningful UN reform, and Africa's evolving role in shaping the international agenda.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu — September 24, 2026

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Using Drones to Expand Healthcare Delivery

This episode of The CommonHealth features a live discussion with Zipline’s CEO Caitlin Burton reflecting on Zipline’s work to expand its delivery network, the evolution of its partnership with African partner governments and the U.S. State Department, and what the company has learned about the potential for emerging technologies to increase health access and outcomes.

Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison — September 23, 2026

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