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Africa Program

For over 20 years, the goal of the Wilson Center Africa Program has been 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.

As we head towards the latter part of 2023, we continue to build upon this year’s in-depth focus on African governance and development on the local, regional, and international scale. For instance, we explored discussions on US-Africa relations at the state level with commentary from Caleb Muftwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria. The insights covered in our Africa Up Close blog throughout October included Africa’s growing role in the G20, the transient refugee trend in the Horn of Africa, and peacebuilding efforts across the East African Community (EAC).

Of note, we reflected on our continuous analysis of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as a critical component of US-Africa economic engagement. As the AGOA Forum occurs in Johannesburg, South Africa in early November, we invite you to visit our AOGA: Road to Reauthorization Collection page to catch up on the developments surrounding AGOA’s past, current, and future developments.

The Africa Program was also proud to collaborate with Wilson Quarterly to produce a special edition of the publication that features some of the most important African voices of today. Africa Matters is a collection of articles, interviews, videos, and interactive multimedia showcasing As I note in the publication’s introduction, “Yes, Africa matters. Now the continent’s leaders and the world must act on these realities for their mutual benefit.” Established in 1976, Wilson Quarterly provides insightful perspectives from experts, policymakers, and practitioners. It was an honor to showcase Africa’s ever-growing development in this wide-read and world-renowned journal.

We invite you to read our analysis, watch our events, share our content with your networks, and follow us on Twitter/X and LinkedIn.

With thanks,

Oge Onubogu

Director, Wilson Center Africa Program

WILSON QUARTERLY

Africa Matters

This special edition of the Wilson Quarterly features some of the most important African voices of today, and focuses on six key themes that demonstrate just what makes today’s Africa increasingly consequential beyond its borders: Economic Opportunity, People, Technology, Cultural Influence, Governance, and US-Africa relations.

Blog | Stephanie Lizzo

Mandates and Mixed Success: The EACRF’s Enigmatic Pursuit of Peace in Eastern DRC

On October 24, 2023, fighting erupted in the Kibumba area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) and the March 23 Movement (M23), one of the country’s most prominent rebel groups.

Blog | Ruth Namatovu

Africa’s Bargaining Chip to the G20

Following seven years of lobbying, the African Union (AU) was granted permanent membership in the Group of Twenty (G20) at the Delhi summit on September 9, 2023, making it the organization’s second multi-state organization after the European Union (EU).

Blog | Clare Nakazibwe

The Transient Refugee Trend in the Horn of Africa: Could This Call for a Shift in Policy?

Conflicts between host communities and refugees, where newly arrived refugees have conflicted with host communities over competition for limited resources and an increased strain on the local social services such as healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

Blog | Addison Emig

Lessons from Libya: 5 Developments that Should be Remembered when Approaching the Question of Coups in Africa

Libya’s experience shows the dangers and consequences of enduring conflict, reminding international actors of the need to be aware the decisions they make today will shape the conditions of tomorrow. Looking at a variety of experiences with government change and international responses beyond coups may help international actors identify responses which have failed to in turn find ones which will succeed.

COLLECTION

AGOA: Road to Reauthorization

Since its launch, the Wilson Center has followed AGOA’s progress through published numerous articles and held events that examine AGOA’s role in US-Africa relations and Africa’s economy. Ahead of the Forum, many of these sources are provided on this webpage.

VIDEO

Advancing US-Africa Relations at the State Level: A View from Nigeria

In this interview, Caleb Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria, shares his insights on the importance of subnational governance in Africa and discusses on how US foreign policy can effectively engage with state governments and subnational systems in Nigeria and across Africa.

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