Ranked #1
It’s a Woman’s World
It’s a Woman’s World
From Sudanese protest icons to top political posts in Ethiopia, Liberia, and beyond, women are rising rapidly to the hel... Read more
26 Jul 2019
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33mins
Ranked #2
Where’s the “Poll” in U.S. Policy?
Where’s the “Poll” in U.S. Policy?
Should polling shape U.S. policy decisions in Africa? Emmanuel Gyimah-Boadi (Afrobarometer), Christopher Fomunyoh (Natio... Read more
27 Jun 2019
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35mins
Ranked #3
The Future of African Studies
The Future of African Studies
Africa plays a major role in world affairs and will gain in prominence in the coming decades. How should the U.S. suppor... Read more
20 Feb 2020
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38mins
Ranked #4
There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Transition
There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Transition
Supporting political transitions from military to civilian rule in Africa requires consistent engagement, international ... Read more
14 Jun 2019
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36mins
Ranked #5
Bringing African Legislatures Back In
Bringing African Legislatures Back In
How have African legislatures evolved and how do they shape political competition across the continent? Ken Opalo (Georg... Read more
6 Feb 2020
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30mins
Ranked #6
In Courts We Trust?
In Courts We Trust?
What is the role of the courts in ensuring that elections are free and fair? Are African courts becoming more independen... Read more
5 Mar 2020
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33mins
Ranked #7
The Beautiful Game’s Soft Power
The Beautiful Game’s Soft Power
As African national teams battle it out on the pitch in Cairo, Host Judd Devermont (CSIS Africa Program Director) is joi... Read more
11 Jul 2019
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32mins
Ranked #8
Updating the Coup Playbook
Updating the Coup Playbook
How do coup d'etats unfold in sub-Saharan Africa? Host Judd Devermont (CSIS Africa Program Director) sits down with expe... Read more
30 May 2019
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35mins
Ranked #9
Work in the Age of Covid-19
Work in the Age of Covid-19
How will the Covid-19 pandemic affect the future of business, trade, and investment in sub-Saharan Africa? How important... Read more
28 May 2020
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43mins
Ranked #10
Viruses and VEOs
Viruses and VEOs
How will the Covid-19 pandemic affect African governments’ ability to respond to violent extremism in the region? Will g... Read more
14 May 2020
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35mins
Ranked #11
The Shape of Africa to Come
The Shape of Africa to Come
Experts project that the next few years will be pivotal for Africa's growth and influence. What policies should African ... Read more
30 Apr 2020
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37mins
Ranked #12
Never, Ever, Explain Satire
Never, Ever, Explain Satire
Can humor be leveraged to spark political change? Bruce Wharton (former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe), James Wan (African... Read more
16 Apr 2020
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39mins
Ranked #13
In Hot Water
In Hot Water
Rising temperatures across the globe will have profound consequences for Africa’s oceans and the people that are depende... Read more
3 Apr 2020
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34mins
Ranked #14
Partner of Choice
Partner of Choice
African militaries are working with the U.S., China, Russia, and others in order to address their security concerns. In ... Read more
19 Mar 2020
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32mins
Ranked #15
City of Immigrants
City of Immigrants
Most migrants stay in Africa, settling in a neighboring country rather than traveling to Europe. How is this shaping dem... Read more
23 Jan 2020
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39mins
Ranked #16
Finding Our Own Champions
Finding Our Own Champions
Local LGBT rights advocacy groups continue to form across the African continent. How can international advocates and pol... Read more
9 Jan 2020
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32mins
Ranked #17
A Love-Hate Relationship With African Print
A Love-Hate Relationship With African Print
African prints are wrapped up in complicated issues around gender, tradition, and commerce. How do these dynamics affect... Read more
12 Dec 2019
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30mins
Ranked #18
Bobi Wine and the Making of a President
Bobi Wine and the Making of a President
In this special anniversary episode, Ugandan musician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (aka. Bobi Wine), joins ho... Read more
26 Nov 2019
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31mins
Ranked #19
The Russia-Africa Show in Sochi
The Russia-Africa Show in Sochi
With the conclusion of the first-ever Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, how should the U.S. respond to Russia’s return to A... Read more
14 Nov 2019
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33mins
Ranked #20
Where’s Your Digital ID?
Where’s Your Digital ID?
What role does digital identity play in unlocking Africa’s economic potential? Host Judd Devermont sits down with Magdi ... Read more
31 Oct 2019
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24mins