Africa: Year in Review 2016
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2016 was an eventful year for Africa and for the world, with important implications for U.S.-Africa relations. From continuing democratic consolidation and deepening trade ties in many countries to the shocking electoral defeat and standoff in the Gambia, to South Sudan’s escalating crisis, to the debates over the future of the ICC in Africa, the year was marked by progress, setbacks, and change.
The Wilson Center Africa Program asked experts, scholars, and policymakers to weigh in on the most important and impactful events on the continent in 2016. They responded with this collection of brief and insightful essays touching on issues of governance and democracy, conflict and security, trade, and the role of international partnerships across the African continent.
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Authors
Kamissa Camara
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Arsène Brice Bado
Associate researcher, CERAP
Nanjala Nyabola
![Steve McDonald](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media/images/person/mcdonald_steve_final.jpg)
Steve McDonald
Sophia Moestrup
![Alexander Thurston](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media/images/person/alex-thurston.jpg)
Alexander Thurston
Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Cincinnati
![Getachew Zeru Gebrekidan](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media/images/person/getachew_gebrekidan_for_web.jpg)
Getachew Zeru Gebrekidan
Lecturer, Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University
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Raymond Gilpin
Ann L. Phillips
Former Professor of International Security Studies Director, Program in Security, Stability, Transition and Reconstruction, George C. Marshall Center, Germany
Dr. Mima Nedelcovych
Nii Akuetteh
Vivian Lowery Derryck
![Ambassador Nureldin Satti Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media/uploads/images/AFR-Headshot-Satti.jpg)
Ambassador Nureldin Satti
Retired UN Senior Official; Former Ambassador of Sudan to the United States, France, Portugal, Switzerland and the Vatican
Mr. Anton du Plessis
Ottilia Anna Maunganidze
![Olusegun Sotola Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media/uploads/images/AFR-Headshot-Sotola.png)
Olusegun Sotola
Mr. Winslow Robertson
Grant Harris
Major General Joseph P. Harrington
![Helen Kezie-Nwoah](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media/uploads/images/Helen.jpg)
Helen Kezie-Nwoha
Father Emmanuel Bueya
Contributors
Africa Program
The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations. Read more