500 days after the outbreak of fighting, Sudan is still embroiled in a devastating civil war that has displaced over 12 million people. 🇸🇩 🕊️ The Africa Program's Sudans Working Group (SWG) engages policymakers and stakeholders in inclusive and forward-leaning dialogue aimed at advancing peace and security in #Sudan. Review these recent releases from SWG and Africa Program partners as we continue our work on the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis. 🔴 VIDEO | Africa Program Director Oge Onubogu discusses the importance of addressing critical issues through inclusive dialogue in an edition of Wilson Center NOW released last month ⏩ https://buff.ly/3X5LWrc 🔴 PUBLICATION | In a series of policy briefs published this year, SWG assesses the positive roles civilian groups can play in the war in Sudan. Read their most recent work on civilian participation in crafting a lasting peace here 👉 https://buff.ly/4725n90 🔴 EVENT | The Wilson Center's Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative (RAFDI) hosted a discussion on Sudan's internal displacement crisis in a July event co-sponsored by the Africa Program. Watch a recording of the event on our website 👉 https://buff.ly/3T8ejUB 🔴 BLOG | Sudanese activist Rania Aziz shares her experience of the war in Sudan, recounting the story of a young woman whose passion for art helped her survive the conflict. Read on in this blog from the Wilson Center's Middle East Program 👉 https://buff.ly/4e1HvVr
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The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and U.S.-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial U.S.–Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, including our blog Africa Up Close, 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 U.S.-Africa relations. The Africa Program focuses on four core issues: • Good governance and leadership • Conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and security • Trade, investment, and sustainable development • Africa’s evolving role in the global arena The program also maintains a cross-cutting focus on the roles of women, youth, and technology.
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✍️ Are you interested in contributing to the Africa Up Close blog? Have you recently submitted something and are waiting on a response? Send your submissions to our new Program Coordinator at [email protected]. Your insights are critical to enhancing understanding of current events on the continent and we look forward to reading your work! For more on our submission guidelines, visit our website 👇 https://buff.ly/3M9fnUn
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🤝 ICYMI | AGOA Civil Society and Organized Labor Forum 🤝 On July 24th, the Africa Program welcomed leaders and experts from across civil society to the Wilson Center for discussions to inform #AGOA's renewal and enhance the efficacy of the program. 💡 Key Topics💡 💼 Ensuring that AGOA's Benefits Reach Individuals on the Continent 🕊️ Maintaining Human Rights at the Center of AGOA 👔 AGOA's Impact on Entrepreneurs and Locally-Owned Businesses 🧠 Enhancing Knowledge of AGOA Among Eligible Stakeholders 🗨️ Recommendations for the Future of AGOA For more information, check out the event summary & recording on our website: https://buff.ly/4cRghk6 Want to learn more? Read on in our in-depth forum summary: https://buff.ly/4fIyGkX
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👉 More on our recent African Leadership Perspectives Series event from Africa Program Director Oge Onubogu ⬇
#ICYMI - On August 6, the Wilson Center Africa Program launched the African Leadership Perspective Series. It was an honor to welcome H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Fmr. President of #Nigeria as the inaugural speaker. This series invites African public figures and former African heads of state to The Wilson Center to share their perspectives on Africa’s leadership role in the evolving #global arena. H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo’s depth of wisdom, honesty, and wit were on point. He reflected on the past and current state of #leadership in Africa and shared lessons for strengthening US-Africa partnerships. The discussion covered a broad range of topics including transformational leadership, #economic integration, unconstitutional changes of government, and addressing the #governance deficit in Africa. Some key takeaways from the discussion ▪ It is important for leaders to work as a collective – we see progress when African leaders across countries work together. ▪ There are specific countries in #Africa that MUST play a leadership role to promote progress on the continent. He identified Nigeria as one of these countries. ▪ The #AfCFTA is a commendable African-led initiative. If implemented well, economic integration could serve as a precursor to political integration. ▪ The African continent needs to have at least 15-20 countries that can serve as anchors across the different regions. This point needs to be explored further. We could have easily spent hours in conversation with him. We look forward to hosting him again, as well as welcoming other leaders as part of the African Leadership Perspective series. Watch the conversation here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/ZOecj
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🇳🇬 ICYMI | African Leadership Perspectives Series: A Conversation with H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Last week, Africa Program Director Oge Onubogu joined former president of Nigeria H.E Olusegun Obasanjo for a conversation on Africa’s leadership role in the evolving global arena. 💡 Key Topics💡 🤝 Growing U.S.-Africa Partnerships 🪨 Cooperation Toward Stability in the Sahel 📈 Africa's Economic Integration Learn more from the event summary and recording ➡️ https://buff.ly/3Yr2vjF
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🇸🇩 Sudan Updates 🇸🇩 Are you up to date on Sudan? Check out these recent releases from the Africa Program and Wilson Center partners as we continue our engagement on the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis. 🔴 VIDEO | Addressing Critical Issues Through Inclusive Dialogue: A Wilson NOW with Sudans Working Group Co-Chairs 👉 https://buff.ly/3yHQFqS NOW is a series of brief, incisive conversations with our leading experts that make sense of today's headlines and the forces behind them. 🔴 EVENT | Sudan at a Crossroads: Addressing the Largest Internal Displacement Crisis in the World 👉 https://buff.ly/4cZo4vR On July 18, the Wilson Center hosted a public event to address questions on the state of Sudan's humanitarian crisis, how to increase public awareness and how the international community can assist with the peacebuilding process. Stay up to date with insights from the Africa Program's Sudans Working Group 👇
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💡 Learn more about our recent event from Africa Program Director Oge Onubogu as she shares her insights and reflections on the AGOA Civil Society and Organized Labor Forum, hosted by The Wilson Center.
On July 24, The Wilson Center Africa Program hosted the Civil Society and Organized Labor Forum, as part of the 21st African Growth and Opportunities Act (#AGOA) Forum. It was a pleasure to welcome representatives from civil society, labor unions, and small businesses to The Wilson Center for discussions on AGOA implementation and renewal. We were pleased to also host a networking event alongside for African women-owned small businesses. Thanks to US Trade Representative, Amb. Katherine Tai for her leadership on AGOA and for emphasizing the importance of using data to inform decisions, as well as welcoming insights from those who have not been part of these discussions. Also, thanks to USAID Assistant Administrator, Africa Bureau, Dr. Monde Muyangwa for reflecting on the importance of learning lessons from the past two decades of AGOA implementation and prioritizing human and labor rights going forward. The event aimed to move the understanding of AGOA from the abstract to focusing on the impact that AGOA has on the everyday lives of citizens and businesses in #Africa and in the US. The speakers explored key issues on AGOA implementation, renewal, and enhancement as it pertains to upholding human rights; promoting a sustainable and inclusive workforce; and creating enabling environments for small and medium sized businesses. Many of the speakers emphasized that more needs to be done to increase awareness about AGOA and #AfCFTA among stakeholders, especially youth, but they also stressed the urgency of AGOA renewal. There were many important points raised during the conversation. #ICYMI you can watch a recording of the event in English and French translation 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/8aP5z The Wilson Center Africa Program was also invited to attend the official AGOA Ministerial on July 25 -26, where alongside representatives from civil society and organized labor, we provided the readout from the Civil Society and Organized Labor Forum to African trade ministers and senior U.S and African government officials. It was wonderful to hear consistent reassurances across the board about the importance of AGOA. With the program set to expire in September 2025, a clear timeline of action on AGOA renewal could be the greatest reassurance for stakeholders. Thanks to Freedom House, Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, Fred Oladeinde - Chair, AGOA Civil Society Organization Network, Shona Carter, Witney Schneidman, wonderful partners from the US interagency (State Department, USTR, and USAID), amazing speakers, and awesome Wilson Center colleagues. It was a pleasure working with all of you. Interested in learning more about AGOA? Explore resources from Wilson Center Africa Program- Road to AGOA Reauthorization Collection 👉🏽 https://buff.ly/3vWnm2C
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🇳🇬 EVENT | African Leadership Perspectives Series: A Conversation with Olusegun Obasanjo 🇳🇬 Join the Africa Program next week as we welcome Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, to the Wilson Center as the inaugural speaker in the our African Leadership Perspectives Series. 🗓 Tuesday August 6th 🕐 10:30am - 11:30am ET 📍 In-Person & Online This series invites African public figures and former African heads of state to the Wilson Center to share their perspectives on Africa’s leadership role in the evolving global arena. RSVP ➡ https://lnkd.in/ec6dn3Jm
African Leadership Perspectives Series: A Conversation with H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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🤝 🏗️ EVENT | The AGOA Civil Society and Organized Labor Forum 🏗️ 🤝 As part of the 2024 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Washington, D.C., the Africa Program is pleased to host the AGOA Civil Society and Organized Labor Forum. Join us for sessions focused on how the United States and African civil society organizations, labor unions, and small business partners can collaborate to inform AGOA renewal and enhance the efficacy of the program. 🗓️ Wednesday, July 24 🕓 2PM-5:30PM ET 📍 In-Person & Virtual ⚠️ RSVP is required for in-person attendance. Register below ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4cRghk6
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🕊️ ICYMI | SVNP Scholars Alumni Conference 🕊️ From June 4th to 6th, the Africa Program welcomed current and former Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding Scholars to the Wilson Center for a conference focused on reimagining the future of governance in Africa. 🎬 Learn from our scholars in a short video featuring their reflections ➡ https://lnkd.in/eQxjbdDN