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Experts React: The Challenges and Opportunities for the Trump Administration in Africa

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will begin his second term as U.S. president. CSIS Africa Program experts highlight opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations through green industrialization, strategic partnerships, good governance, and country-focused engagement.

Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Laird Treiber, Rafiq Raji, Jon Temin, Saleh Bala, Cameron Hudson, Emilia Columbo, Ryan Cummings, and Will Brown — January 13, 2025

It’s Time for a U.S.-Africa Cities Summit

A new era of U.S.-African diplomacy could be ushered in through an increased focus on strengthening shared urban ties and cosmopolitan capacities.

Commentary by Jon Temin — December 12, 2022

What to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2021

From escalating conflicts in Ethiopia and Mozambique to a China-Africa relationship characterized by vaccine distribution and debt forgiveness, the CSIS Africa Program previews some of the top stories to watch in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021.

Commentary by Yemi Adamolekun, Lina Benabdallah, Will Brown, Maria E. Burnett, Emilia Columbo, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Hilary Matfess, Rafiq Raji, Jon Temin, Laird Treiber, Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, and Kyle Murphy — January 12, 2021

What to Watch in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020

The CSIS Africa Program examines some of sub-Saharan Africa’s top stories for 2020, with hard-hitting implications for regional governments and international partners.

Commentary by William Mark Bellamy, Emilia Columbo, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Jon Temin, Judd Devermont, Marielle Harris, and Richard Downie — January 10, 2020

Africa’s Democratic Moment?

Judd Devermont and Jon Temin argue that a confluence of new leaders at the helm of influential African nations could pave the way for a democratic moment on the continent. Success, however, is not a guarantee and the path to progress is littered with obstacles.

Commentary by Jon Temin and Judd Devermont — June 17, 2019

Can South Africa Return to the Global Stage?

In January, South Africa will fill a seat on the UN Security Council for the first time since the presidency of Jacob Zuma, and the timing for joining the UN’s most influential body could hardly be better.

Commentary by Richard Calland and Jon Temin — December 17, 2018