Into Africa
Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. With the world’s youngest population, the decisions made across Africa today—good or bad—will shape the world’s future. Featuring in-depth interviews, the CSIS Africa Program sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics, and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the people and stories shaping cultural, political, and economic trends across the continent today and for decades to come.
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Evan Mawarire on #ThisFlag and the Fight for De...
Mvemba is joined by Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean pastor, activist, and the founder of the #ThisFlag protest movement.
39 min
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The Digital Future of African Development
Cina Lawson, Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation in Togo, and Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi, Head of Africa Advocacy and Partnerships at The Better Than Cash Alliance, join Mvemba to discuss the rise of digital payments in Africa's spurred by COVID-19 restrictions.
41 min
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Tony Elumelu and Why “Africapitalism” Works
Mvemba is joined by African investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu to discuss the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s work in empowering youth entrepreneurs across the continent.
29 min
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Shea Butter, Women’s Empowerment, and Fair Trade
Rahama Wright, founder of social enterprise Shea Yeleen, speaks with Mvemba about all things entrepreneurship.
37 min
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Public Institutions are the Backbone of Democracy
Ken Opalo (Georgetown) joins Mvemba to discuss the strength of public institutions across Africa.
34 min
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Adulting in Monrovia: Returning Home from the D...
Mvemba and Amini Kajunju discuss diaspora, identity, and ESJ’s work in education and human development.
36 min
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Intractable Instability, French Failure, and Ru...
Mvemba is joined by Nathaniel Powell to discuss instability in the Sahel.
29 min
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Beyond the Paved Road
Mvemba and Travis Adkins of the U.S. African Development Foundation discuss Travis' role in foreign assistance and policy.
28 min
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Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are
Mvemba and author Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr discuss Ubuntu and Akunyili’s recent book.
24 min
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Unearthing Africa's Role in Modernity
Mvemba Phezo Dizolele speaks with author Howard French about his newest book, Born In Blackness.
23 min
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Thinking Differently About Africa
In Judd Devermont's last episode as host, he is joined by Nnedi Okorafor, Patrick Gathara, and David Pilling.
40 min
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An African Strategy Toward China
Judd Devermont is joined by Hannah Ryder, Cliff Mboya, and Casey Schmidt to discuss African agency and policy formation toward Beijing.
37 min
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Restitution
What is the history of stolen African artefacts—such as the Benin Bronzes—and what can be done to rectify these wrongs?
44 min
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Africa’s Literary Scene
Guests discuss how African creatives are using online literary magazines to publish their work directly to the web—resulting in more visibility, wider audiences, and richer conversation.
34 min
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China, the U.S., and African Security Chiefs
Judd Devermont and his guests discuss U.S. and Chinese government engagement with African security chiefs.
39 min
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Franchising Terrorism
What is the nature of relationships between Islamic state provinces in Africa and the Islamic state central?
43 min
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49 Trailer
Introducing 49, a new podcast discussing the past, present, and future of U.S. policy towards sub-Saharan Africa.
1 min
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The Dos and Don'ts of U.S. Strategies Toward Su...
What does a consequential U.S. strategy towards sub-Saharan Africa look like?
45 min
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Presidential Offspring
Several African leaders are setting the stage to hand over power to their sons.
41 min
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Grave Narratives
In Rwanda, Paul Kagame’s development miracle story has largely insulated his regime from criticism.
46 min
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Democracy Doesn't Come from the Sky
Judd Devermont sits down with Frances Brown, Moussa Kondo, and Thandekile Moyo to share recommendations for impactful deliverables for President Biden's upcoming Summit for Democracy.
39 min
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The Gangs of Africa
In several countries, gangs, militias, and self-defense forces have become part of the security landscape. What’s behind this trend and what are the consequences?
47 min
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Deciphering Disinformation in Africa
Disinformation operations in Africa are hidden in discretely coordinated social media campaigns
36 min
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The Price of Peacekeeping
America spends more money on Halloween candy than on UN peacekeeping operations each year.
36 min
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Africa's Muckrakers
Investigative journalism in Africa is entering a golden age.
40 min