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Africa

Africa is a continent of immense potential and diverse challenges. We examine Africa's evolving landscape, analyzing political dynamics, economic trends, and security issues. We explore opportunities for peace-building, innovation, and geopolitical cooperation. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from political science, social and security studies, and economics.

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AfriConnect 2025 Presenters

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AfriConnect 2025

Apr. 25, 2025

From Africa Futures Project

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What We Don't See: Uncovering Intercommunal Violence Through Remote Sensing

January 2025 by Mikael Naghizadeh
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Africa Insights: Dialogue, Analysis, and Research on Current African Policy Issues

Aug. 29, 2024 by Nils Olsen, Enitan Okediji and Grace Jones
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WHO Sounds Alarm on Mpox: New Clade Sparks Public Health Emergency Amid Rapid Spread in Africa

Aug. 20, 2024 by Syra Madad

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AfriConnect 2025

Apr. 25, 2025

Event Summary

from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

3 minute read

AfriConnect 2025 Presenters

What We Don't See: Uncovering Intercommunal Violence Through Remote Sensing

January 2025 by Mikael Naghizadeh

Article

from Political Geography

Visual evidence of significant structural destruction in town in the Konso Zone captured.

Africa Insights: Dialogue, Analysis, and Research on Current African Policy Issues

Aug. 29, 2024 by Nils Olsen, Enitan Okediji and Grace Jones

Reports & Papers

from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

Africa Insights

WHO Sounds Alarm on Mpox: New Clade Sparks Public Health Emergency Amid Rapid Spread in Africa

Aug. 20, 2024 by Syra Madad

Article

from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

2 minute read

A healthcare worker in protective gear walks past people sitting on a bench outside awaiting treatment for mpox.

The New Influencers: A Primer on the Expanding Role of Middle Powers in Africa

Aug. 5, 2024 by Grace Jones and Nils Olsen

Reports & Papers

from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

Africa and flags

Beyond the Headlines: A Kaleidoscopic Exploration of Contemporary African Politics and International Cooperation

Jun. 21, 2024 by Gloria Yayra A. Ayee

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from Africa Beyond the Headlines

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What Do Africa and the Arctic Have in Common? A Lot, It Turns Out

Jun. 3, 2024 by Elizabeth Hanlon and Tessa Varvares

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from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

6.5 minute read

Composite image of the African continent and the northern lights.

Healthcare in Focus: Political Hurdles and Policy Progress in Africa

Apr. 25, 2024 by Alejandro Martín Rodríguez

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from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Women in Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School