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The Atlantic Council hosted a discussion with the founder of an anti-government movement in Zimbabwe called #ThisFlag. The movement, sparked by a viral video, addresses concerns over Preside…

Aubrey Hruby and Jake Bright talked about their book The Next Africa: An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse, in which they discuss Africa’s progress in transforming the continent…

Mbarka Bouaida outlined Morocco’s political history and her country’s efforts in combating violent extremism. She also discussed the U.S.-Moroccan Strategic Dialogue, which took place during…

Panelists talked about the conflict in Mali and stability in the greater Sahel region, the transition area of Africa between the Sahara Desert in the north and the savanna zone to its south.…

Peter Pham talked about the influence of al-Qaida and other terrorist groups in Northern Africa, including the recent terrorist attack at a gas complex in Algeria and recent attacks by milit…

Panelists talked about the implications of the rebellion in Libya. Peter Pham in his remarks said that Libyan weapons, including shoulder-fired missiles, are showing up in Somalia and other …

Witnesses testified about the food and humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa. They focused on the impact of a severe drought in Somalia and the plight of refugee camps in Ethiopia and Ke…

Witnesses testified about relations with Somalia and various security threats in the region. Among the topics they addressed were piracy, terrorism, the refugee situation, and the impact of …

Panelists talked about recent attacks on international commerce in the Gulf of Aden and increased threats to trade by piracy. Among the topics they addressed were a growing threat posed by S…