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    Lisa Berry | 24 Aug 2017
    Please visit www.africacenter.org for the latest on Africa Center programs, research, and community and alumni affairs. Continue reading
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    ACSS Hosts Countering Violent Extremism Workshop in Nairobi
    Drew Beck | 15 Jul 2016
    The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) convened a multilateral workshop on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 13-17, 2016. Building on the ACSS ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ Series, this workshop took stock of the latest research and policy recommendations regarding CVE in Africa, in order to refine findings and advance analysis to inform African and partner defense and security leaders formulating and implementing CVE programs today. Continue reading
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    ACSS Welcomes Delegation from the International War College of Yaounde
    Drew Beck | 15 Jul 2016
    As part of a two week visit to the United States, a delegation of faculty and students from Cameroon's International War College visited the Africa Center for a day of discussions on a variety of topics on June 13, 2016. Led by the Commandant of the War College, Major General Esaie NGAMBOU, discussed topics such as Cameroon and the U.S. (Past and Future Perspectives), Countering Violent Extremism: U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy and Africa's Role, and U.S. Support to International Cooperation in Africa. Continue reading
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    New Africa Security Brief Released
    Drew Beck | 15 Jul 2016
    As in much of Africa, the vast majority of security threats facing Nigeria are internal, often involving irregular forces such as insurgents, criminal gangs, and violent religious extremists. Effectively combating such threats requires cooperation from local communities—cooperation limited by low levels of trust in security forces who often have reputations for corruption, heavy-handedness, and politicization. Continue reading
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    Africa Center Promotes Interagency Cooperation in Maritime Security at Abuja Workshop
    Drew Beck | 09 Jun 2016
    The Africa Center, with the support of the National Defence College Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command, and the U.S. State Department, hosted a weeklong Streamlining Interagency in Maritime Security Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, on 16-20 May. The workshop assembled approximately 55 participants hailing from a wide variety of ministries and military organizations devoted to maritime security. Sixteen countries were represented at the workshop. Continue reading
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New Solutions Sought During International Workshop in Rwanda to Tackle Youth Radicalization

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 07 Feb 2012
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Democratization and Dilemmas for Africa’s Security Forces

From ACSS | by Joseph Siegle | 18 Jan 2012
The security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been busy since incumbent President Joseph Kabila was declared winner of disputed elections on December 9, 2011.  Members of the Republican Guard (a presidential security detail of 12,000 soldiers), the police,... Read More
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Happy New Year!!!

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 11 Jan 2012
On behalf of your friends and colleagues at the Africa Center, let me extend our best wishes for the New Year. Read More
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ACSS Welcomes New Assistant Professor for Security Studies

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 04 Jan 2012
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ACSS French Representative Discusses Successful Operations in Ivory Coast During Conference

From ACSS | by Mahlet Tekle | 03 Jan 2012
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In war on terror and ISIS, South Asia is fighting itself

From APCSS | by Daniel Lambert | 15 Jan 2021
In his latest OpEd, Prof. Shyam Tekwani writes that regional leaders have made a show of standing together on terrorism, but individually they use anti-terror laws to suppress dissent and minorities. Read More
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Reminder: Marshall Center Alumni Call for Papers!

From GCMC | by Frank Lewis | 08 Jan 2021
Attention Marshall Center Alumni, Read More
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The Chinese Perspectives of the Korean Unification: Evidence from the Chinese Academic Publications

From APCSS | by Daniel Lambert | 07 Jan 2021
Professor Sungmin Cho’s latest peer-reviewed article entitled “The Chinese Perspectives of the Korean Unification: Evidence from the Chinese Academic Publications” was recently published by the Korea Observer. Read More
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As many African security challenges are nontraditional and societally based, the Africa Center engages with a wide range of security sector actors—civilian, uniformed, and civil society—with the aim of enhancing citizen security by strengthening the effectiveness and accountability of African security sector institutions.

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Poll

In which region of Africa do you live?/Dans quelle région de l'Afrique habitez-vous ?

North Africa/Afrique du nord
10% (8 votes)
West Africa/Afrique de l'ouest
46% (36 votes)
Central Africa/Afrique centrale
5% (4 votes)
Southern Africa/Afrique australe
11% (9 votes)
East Africa/Afrique de l'est
19% (15 votes)
I don't live in Africa./Je n'habite pas en Afrique.
8% (6 votes)
Indian Ocean area/Zone de l'océan Indien
1% (1 vote)
Total votes: 79
 

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