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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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.
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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
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Populism Rising
How does populism manifest itself in sub-Saharan Africa in comparison to other regions?
34 min
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Africa on Africa
How do African media outlets portray politics, economics, and cultural life in their own countries and in the broader region?
35 min
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Beyond Strongly-Worded Statements
How do we go beyond rhetoric that rarely translates into concrete and strategic action?
32 min
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Cobalt and the Do No Harm Myth
Cobalt is found in some of the most conflict-stricken and unjust places on earth.
33 min
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Making Sense of Chinese Tech
The growth of Chinese technology in Africa has sounded alarm bells in Washington and other foreign capitals.
35 min
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Sauti Sol on Making Pop Music During a Pandemic
What role do musicians play in politics and advocacy, especially during a health crisis?
30 min
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Season Three Preview
Welcome to the third season of the Into Africa podcast.
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