Into Africa
Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Africa program director and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent.
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If You Build It, They Will Come
The elderly and those living with noncommunicable diseases are two populations growing faster in sub-Saharan Africa than elsewhere
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Virtues of Virtual Election Monitoring
When it comes to election observation, there’s often one rule for the West and another for everybody else.
40 min
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A Zombie-Free Recovery of Africa's Energy Sector
Energy development is at the heart of an inclusive global recovery from Covid-19
38 min
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How the Gulf, India, and Japan Think about Africa
Diplomatic engagement is at an all-time high across Africa.
38 min
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How Beijing Courts African Partners
China's footprint in Africa extends beyond infrastructure projects and financing
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Confronting the History of U.S.-Africa Policy
The last 70 years of U.S.-Africa policy is underscored by a bipartisan legacy of continuity.
38 min
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La Françafrique n'est pas morte
France has complicated and often contentious relations with Francophone Africa.
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Great Power Debate
Is great power competition the most constructive framework for formulating and implementing U.S. policies in sub-Saharan Africa?
45 min
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Covid Corruption
Critical sources of funding and supplies are flowing into the region to help the African governments battle the Covid-19 pandemic.
32 min
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It's an Infodemic!
What is the best way to tackle misinformation about the virus?
39 min
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There’s an App for That
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, helping the region to weather some the pandemic's negative consequences.
38 min
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Work in the Age of Covid-19
How will the Covid-19 pandemic affect the future of business, trade, and investment in sub-Saharan Africa?
43 min
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Viruses and VEOs
Host Judd Devermont is joined by Bulama Bukarti (Tony Blair Institute), Emilia Columbo (CSIS), and Will Brown (The Telegraph, CSIS) to discuss the violence in northern Mozambique, Boko Haram’s attack on Chadian soldiers in late March, and Covid'19's implications for the security landscape.
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The Shape of Africa to Come
Experts project that the next few years will be pivotal for Africa's growth and influence. What policies should African governments and their partners focus on to positively shift the region’s trajectory?
37 min
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Never, Ever, Explain Satire
Can humor be leveraged to spark political change? Bruce Wharton (former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe), James Wan (African Arguments), and Nkechi Nwabudike (The Other News) join host Judd Devermont to discuss the role of satire in African media, politics, and diplomacy.
39 min
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In Hot Water
Rising temperatures across the globe will have profound consequences for Africa’s oceans and the people that are dependent on them for their livelihoods. How can countries work together in order to mitigate the effects of climate change?
34 min
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Partner of Choice
African militaries are working with the U.S., China, Russia, and others in order to address their security concerns. In an increasingly crowded space, are Africans looking for a partner of choice or a choice of partners?
32 min
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In Courts We Trust?
In our fifth episode with African Arguments, Jimmy Kainja (academic), Marti Flacks (former NSC Director for Africa), and Carl LeVan (American University), join Judd Devermont to explore recent developments in how elections are conducted.
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The Future of African Studies
Africa plays a major role in world affairs and will gain in prominence in the coming decades. How should the U.S. support African studies programs to develop the next generation of Africa experts?
38 min
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Bringing African Legislatures Back In
How have African legislatures evolved and how do they shape political competition across the continent?
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City of Immigrants
Most migrants stay in Africa, settling in a neighboring country rather than traveling to Europe. How is this shaping demographic and urbanization trends in Africa? Host Judd Devermont is joined by Abdi Nor Iftin (Author), Erol Yayboke (CSIS), and Beza Tesfaye (Mercy Corps) to discuss Abdi’s book ‘Call Me American: A Memoir.’
39 min
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Finding Our Own Champions
Local LGBT rights advocacy groups continue to form across the African continent. How can international advocates and policymakers support sexual minorities without making them more vulnerable to attacks?
32 min
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A Love-Hate Relationship With African Print
African prints are wrapped up in complicated issues around gender, tradition, and commerce. How do these dynamics affect their starring role in the creative economy?
30 min
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Bobi Wine and the Making of a President
In this special anniversary episode, Ugandan musician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (aka. Bobi Wine) discusses in studio the challenges he faces in the lead up to Uganda’s 2021 presidential elections.
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Season Two Preview
Season 2 of Into Africa starts next week. Host Judd Devermont unveils some of the exciting new features in store for the next season.
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