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Africa Rising: Four Macroeconomic Factors to Consider in Sub-saharan Africa

Dr. Moon Oulatta, Director, African Trade and Development June 30, 2019

Africa Rising: Four Macroeconomic Factors to Consider in Sub-saharan Africa Dr. Moon Oulatta, Expert Consultant, African Political Economy, USAmoulatta@africacfsp.org The Economist described the African continent as a “hopeless continent’’ back in May 2000. This impulsive supposition was mainly driven by a tank of factual evidence comprising weak institutional capacities, calamitous growth performance, and unending political

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Justice and Terror: Al-Shabaab’s Informal Justice Mechanism

Diasy Muibu January 5, 2019

Justice and Terror: Al-Shabaab’s Informal Justice Mechanism Diasy Muibu As the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) draws down its approximately 22,000 forces, with a goal to transfer full responsibility to the Somali National Army and other national forces by 2020, questions remain as to whether Somali forces will be able to effectively quell the

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Resilience of a Nation: A History of the Military in Rwanda.

Frank Rusagara January 5, 2019

Resilience of a Nation: A History of the Military in Rwanda Frank Rusagara, Reviewed by Jean.C Abeck  At a time when all eyes are on Rwanda’s economic recovery, General Rusagara, a military historian, reminds his audience of the military’s turbulent history. While many observers of contemporary Rwanda focus on the 1994 genocide recovery, they often

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Counterterrorism in Africa: One Step Forward Two Steps Back

Jean Claude Abeck, President and Chief Executive Officer November 16, 2018

Counterterrorism in Africa: One Step Forward Two Steps Back J.C. Abeck The ascendance of competitive powers (especially China and Russia) and their influences on Africa seems to be drifting U.S. policy imperatives towards Africa. The shift in policy is apparent as the Pentagon announces a new U.S. Defense Strategy towards Africa. Until now, the United States foreign policy imperatives,

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How Madagascar beats Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, and France to Internet Speed.

Jean Claude Abeck, President and Chief Executive Officer July 18, 2018

How Madagascar beats Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, and France to Internet Speed. J.C. Abeck Due in part to a 10,000km undersea fiber optic cable that stretches from Sudan to South Africa, Madagascar is leading Africa’s broadband internet speed at 25 megabits per second. As stated by the broadband speed league table from UK analytics firm

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Africa’s Emerging Space and Satellite Programs Could be Key for Security and Defense – But May Pose Larger Strategic Risks

Sabrine Dao, Research Analyst, Security & Intelligence Policy Lab June 7, 2023

A renewed interest in space is felt in Africa, with several African countries deploying satellites since the continent’s first in 1998. Since then, African countries have used satellites for counterinsurgency or peacekeeping operations. This could benefit African countries dealing with insurgencies, but challenges for African space programs remain. Furthermore, many governments are looking to Russia and China for support, posing a geopolitical risk. This paper recommends that increased inter-African coordination in satellite-based defense applications should be prioritized, and that African governments should invest in space science education to improve Africa’s potential to develop its space industry.

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Political Violence and Insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger: Understanding the Impact 

Catherine Galley, Research Analyst, Leadership & Governance Policy Lab July 23, 2022

Terrorism, political violence, and insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger has resulted in political instability. The increased possibility of violence and refugee movement across borders threatens neighboring countries. This report examines how terrorism, organised crime, migration, great power competition, and the need to ‘save face’ impacts European countries’ response to terrorism and political instability in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

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Can 5G Restart Innovation in Kenya’s Technology Cities?

Isaac Clemons, Research Associate, African Political Economy Policy Lab July 4, 2022

5G has tremendous potential for revolutionizing Kenya’s digital economy. One way that 5G could accomplish this is through modernizing tech cities. The Kenyan government has long envisioned creating cities that can attract big companies to create jobs locally. As 5G expands, there is renewed hope for tech cities. However, if the Kenyan government wants to maximize the power of 5G, it needs to focus on the local population, not tech cities.

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