Chatham House Africa
@africaprog.bsky.social
@chathamhouse.org’s Africa Programme is a world-leading centre for independent policy research on African politics.
Website🔗: chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-departments/africa-programme
Podcast🎙️: soundcloud.com/chathamhouse/sets/africa-aware
Website🔗: chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-departments/africa-programme
Podcast🎙️: soundcloud.com/chathamhouse/sets/africa-aware
🌍 #Africa’s articulation of its aspiration on #CriticalMinerals for national development must be matched with indications of its intention to improve operating procedures and regulatory clarity, @chathamhouse.org ’s Chris Vandome tells @dailymaverick.co.za
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
SA’s G20 drive for Africa to benefit from critical minerals must not try to compete with China
To unlock mineral wealth – and reverse a long and bloody history of extractive exploitation – African countries also need to shine the light of transparency on their policies and regulations, and not ...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌍 #Africa’s articulation of its aspiration on #CriticalMinerals for national development must be matched with indications of its intention to improve operating procedures and regulatory clarity, @chathamhouse.org ’s Chris Vandome tells @dailymaverick.co.za
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
🚨Upcoming event | Shaping the future of #GlobalHealth
🗓️12 November
🕓15.00 — 16.00 GMT
📍@chathamhouse.org & Online
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
🗓️12 November
🕓15.00 — 16.00 GMT
📍@chathamhouse.org & Online
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨Upcoming event | Shaping the future of #GlobalHealth
🗓️12 November
🕓15.00 — 16.00 GMT
📍@chathamhouse.org & Online
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
🗓️12 November
🕓15.00 — 16.00 GMT
📍@chathamhouse.org & Online
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
✅Day 1 complete of “Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy & #GlobalGovernance”
🔗Join virtually tomorrow: chathamhouse.zoom.us/j/9302630442...
We were joined by speakers discussing how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
🔗Join virtually tomorrow: chathamhouse.zoom.us/j/9302630442...
We were joined by speakers discussing how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
✅Day 1 complete of “Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy & #GlobalGovernance”
🔗Join virtually tomorrow: chathamhouse.zoom.us/j/9302630442...
We were joined by speakers discussing how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
🔗Join virtually tomorrow: chathamhouse.zoom.us/j/9302630442...
We were joined by speakers discussing how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
🚨Conference happening now | Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy and #GlobalGovernance
🔗Watch live now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
🔗Watch live now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🚨Conference happening now | Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy and #GlobalGovernance
🔗Watch live now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
🔗Watch live now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
🗳️On the AfricaLink podcast, @chathamhouse.org’s Fergus Kell discusses the #Tanzania election which saw internet blackouts and unrest as Tanzanians question the legitimacy of the process. What does this fallout mean for the Tanzania’s democratic future?
Listen: www.dw.com/en/tanzania-...
Listen: www.dw.com/en/tanzania-...
October 31, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🗳️On the AfricaLink podcast, @chathamhouse.org’s Fergus Kell discusses the #Tanzania election which saw internet blackouts and unrest as Tanzanians question the legitimacy of the process. What does this fallout mean for the Tanzania’s democratic future?
Listen: www.dw.com/en/tanzania-...
Listen: www.dw.com/en/tanzania-...
🚨1 WEEK TO GO | Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy and #GlobalGovernance
🔗Register & explore the conference line-up: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
🔗Register & explore the conference line-up: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
October 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🚨1 WEEK TO GO | Africa’s rising influence: Advancing agency in #ForeignPolicy and #GlobalGovernance
🔗Register & explore the conference line-up: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
🔗Register & explore the conference line-up: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency
🗳️With main opposition candidates barred from running in #CôtedIvoire’s election, Ouattara looks set to secure a controversial fourth term.
@paulmelly.bsky.social writes on this “missed opportunity to give voters a real democratic choice” for @chathamhouse.org:
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/cote...
@paulmelly.bsky.social writes on this “missed opportunity to give voters a real democratic choice” for @chathamhouse.org:
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/cote...
Côte d’Ivoire election is a missed opportunity to give voters a real democratic choice
With the main opposition candidates barred from running, President Alassane Ouattara looks set to secure a controversial fourth term.
www.chathamhouse.org
October 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🗳️With main opposition candidates barred from running in #CôtedIvoire’s election, Ouattara looks set to secure a controversial fourth term.
@paulmelly.bsky.social writes on this “missed opportunity to give voters a real democratic choice” for @chathamhouse.org:
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/cote...
@paulmelly.bsky.social writes on this “missed opportunity to give voters a real democratic choice” for @chathamhouse.org:
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/cote...
🌍The #US retreat from #GlobalHealth funding has disproportionally affected African countries.
@chathamhouse.org's Dr Ebere Okereke asks: Will African governments allow the cycle of dependency to continue or reassert sovereignty over their health systems?
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/afri...
@chathamhouse.org's Dr Ebere Okereke asks: Will African governments allow the cycle of dependency to continue or reassert sovereignty over their health systems?
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/afri...
Africa after USAID: who will pay the health bill?
The US retreat from global health funding has disproportionally affected African countries. Will African governments allow the cycle of dependency to continue, or reassert sovereignty over their healt...
www.chathamhouse.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🌍The #US retreat from #GlobalHealth funding has disproportionally affected African countries.
@chathamhouse.org's Dr Ebere Okereke asks: Will African governments allow the cycle of dependency to continue or reassert sovereignty over their health systems?
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/afri...
@chathamhouse.org's Dr Ebere Okereke asks: Will African governments allow the cycle of dependency to continue or reassert sovereignty over their health systems?
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/afri...
🌍This week, we welcomed #SouthAfrica’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Dean Macpherson to @chathamhouse.org to discuss his ambitions for the role that DPWI can play in SA's economy and the lessons and implications for wider governance standards in South Africa.
#CHAfrica
#CHAfrica
October 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🌍This week, we welcomed #SouthAfrica’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Dean Macpherson to @chathamhouse.org to discuss his ambitions for the role that DPWI can play in SA's economy and the lessons and implications for wider governance standards in South Africa.
#CHAfrica
#CHAfrica
🗨️“The situation with al-Shabaab on the ground is always determined by the overall political and security environment and that is quite bad at the moment,” @chathamhouse.org's Ahmed Soliman tells @theguardian.com
Read the full article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Read the full article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
‘The fear was immense’: al-Shabaab exploits fragmented politics to reclaim land in Somalia
With Islamist militant group 40km from Mogadishu, a ‘strategic stalemate’ has been reached, but some fear worst is yet to come
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🗨️“The situation with al-Shabaab on the ground is always determined by the overall political and security environment and that is quite bad at the moment,” @chathamhouse.org's Ahmed Soliman tells @theguardian.com
Read the full article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Read the full article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
🚨Webinar underway | Realizing durable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Watch now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Watch now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚨Webinar tomorrow (9 Oct) | Realizing durable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
🔗Register: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the DRC and the prospects of ongoing int'l mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #DRC #RDC
🔗Register: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the DRC and the prospects of ongoing int'l mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #DRC #RDC
October 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🚨Webinar underway | Realizing durable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Watch now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Watch now: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🗨️ #Tanzania has ambitions to position itself as a leading trade hub, not only for #EastAfrica but also for southern African neighbours like #Zambia and #Malawi
– @chathamhouse.org’s Fergus Kell on Tanzania’s burgeoning maritime ambitions via @forbes.com
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
– @chathamhouse.org’s Fergus Kell on Tanzania’s burgeoning maritime ambitions via @forbes.com
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
Amplifying East Africa’s Maritime Ambitions
The region’s coastline has become a hotspot for development as nations like Djibouti, Tanzania and Kenya look to secure or retain domestic and global trade routes. Kenya’s Port of Mombasa, the regio...
www.forbesafrica.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🗨️ #Tanzania has ambitions to position itself as a leading trade hub, not only for #EastAfrica but also for southern African neighbours like #Zambia and #Malawi
– @chathamhouse.org’s Fergus Kell on Tanzania’s burgeoning maritime ambitions via @forbes.com
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
– @chathamhouse.org’s Fergus Kell on Tanzania’s burgeoning maritime ambitions via @forbes.com
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
📚This week’s @chathamhouse.org Library reading list for our upcoming events:
→ Realizing durable peace in the #DRC | 9 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
→ A view from #Khartoum | 15 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
→ Realizing durable peace in the #DRC | 9 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
→ A view from #Khartoum | 15 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
October 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📚This week’s @chathamhouse.org Library reading list for our upcoming events:
→ Realizing durable peace in the #DRC | 9 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
→ A view from #Khartoum | 15 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
→ Realizing durable peace in the #DRC | 9 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
→ A view from #Khartoum | 15 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
🚨Webinar tomorrow (9 Oct) | Realizing durable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
🔗Register: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the DRC and the prospects of ongoing int'l mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #DRC #RDC
🔗Register: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the DRC and the prospects of ongoing int'l mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #DRC #RDC
October 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🚨Webinar tomorrow (9 Oct) | Realizing durable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
🔗Register: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the DRC and the prospects of ongoing int'l mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #DRC #RDC
🔗Register: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the DRC and the prospects of ongoing int'l mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #DRC #RDC
📽️ Webinar recording | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?
Watch: youtu.be/M9W-zFckpSw?...
Speakers discussed the African views on #JustTransition programmes and the way forward for Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) ahead of #COP30.
#CHAfrica #CHEvents | @chathamhouse.org
Watch: youtu.be/M9W-zFckpSw?...
Speakers discussed the African views on #JustTransition programmes and the way forward for Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) ahead of #COP30.
#CHAfrica #CHEvents | @chathamhouse.org
What’s next for Africa’s just energy transitions?
YouTube video by Chatham House
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October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
📽️ Webinar recording | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?
Watch: youtu.be/M9W-zFckpSw?...
Speakers discussed the African views on #JustTransition programmes and the way forward for Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) ahead of #COP30.
#CHAfrica #CHEvents | @chathamhouse.org
Watch: youtu.be/M9W-zFckpSw?...
Speakers discussed the African views on #JustTransition programmes and the way forward for Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) ahead of #COP30.
#CHAfrica #CHEvents | @chathamhouse.org
🚨Webinar this week | Realizing durable peace in the #DRC
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the prospects of ongoing international mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #RDC
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the prospects of ongoing international mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #RDC
October 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🚨Webinar this week | Realizing durable peace in the #DRC
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the prospects of ongoing international mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #RDC
🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the prospects of ongoing international mediation efforts.
#CHAfrica #RDC
🚨Upcoming @chathamhouse.org event | A view from Khartoum: revolution, military coup and civil war
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #Sudan
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #Sudan
October 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚨Upcoming @chathamhouse.org event | A view from Khartoum: revolution, military coup and civil war
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #Sudan
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #Sudan
🗳️Former #Malawi President Peter Mutharika’s return to power through democratic elections is a model for peaceful transitions elsewhere, writes @chathamhouse.org’s Christopher Vandome in his latest expert comment.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/mala...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/mala...
Malawi’s election result provides lessons for Africa
Former President Peter Mutharika’s return to power through democratic elections is a model for peaceful transitions elsewhere.
www.chathamhouse.org
October 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🗳️Former #Malawi President Peter Mutharika’s return to power through democratic elections is a model for peaceful transitions elsewhere, writes @chathamhouse.org’s Christopher Vandome in his latest expert comment.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/mala...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/mala...
🌍Greater representation is a necessary step for boosting #Africa’s global influence, but inclusion alone is not enough. Going beyond symbolism requires stronger continental unity and strategic alignment, writes @chathamhouse.org’s @tighistiamare.bsky.social.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/afri...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/afri...
Africa must strengthen continental unity to boost its global influence
Greater representation is a necessary step for boosting Africa’s global influence, but inclusion alone is not enough. Going beyond symbolism requires stronger continental unity and strategic alignment...
www.chathamhouse.org
September 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🌍Greater representation is a necessary step for boosting #Africa’s global influence, but inclusion alone is not enough. Going beyond symbolism requires stronger continental unity and strategic alignment, writes @chathamhouse.org’s @tighistiamare.bsky.social.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/afri...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/afri...
September 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🚨Upcoming conference with Amani Africa | #Africa’s rising influence
Register↓
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
This conference examines how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency #ForeignPolicy
Register↓
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
This conference examines how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency #ForeignPolicy
September 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🚨Upcoming conference with Amani Africa | #Africa’s rising influence
Register↓
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
This conference examines how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency #ForeignPolicy
Register↓
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
This conference examines how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.
#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency #ForeignPolicy
🚨Webinar tomorrow | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?
Register ↓ www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
🗓️30 September 2025
🕦10.30 – 11.30 GMT | 11.30 – 12.30 BST | 12.30 – 13.30 CEST, SAST
📍Online
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30 | @chathamhouse.org
Register ↓ www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
🗓️30 September 2025
🕦10.30 – 11.30 GMT | 11.30 – 12.30 BST | 12.30 – 13.30 CEST, SAST
📍Online
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30 | @chathamhouse.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🚨Webinar tomorrow | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?
Register ↓ www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
🗓️30 September 2025
🕦10.30 – 11.30 GMT | 11.30 – 12.30 BST | 12.30 – 13.30 CEST, SAST
📍Online
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30 | @chathamhouse.org
Register ↓ www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
🗓️30 September 2025
🕦10.30 – 11.30 GMT | 11.30 – 12.30 BST | 12.30 – 13.30 CEST, SAST
📍Online
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30 | @chathamhouse.org
[French translation below]
Last week, we were pleased to welcome Hon. Amadou Coulibaly, #CotedIvoire’s Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson to @chathamhouse.org to discuss prospects and priorities for the country’s upcoming presidential election in October.
#CIV225 #IvoryCoast
Last week, we were pleased to welcome Hon. Amadou Coulibaly, #CotedIvoire’s Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson to @chathamhouse.org to discuss prospects and priorities for the country’s upcoming presidential election in October.
#CIV225 #IvoryCoast
September 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
[French translation below]
Last week, we were pleased to welcome Hon. Amadou Coulibaly, #CotedIvoire’s Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson to @chathamhouse.org to discuss prospects and priorities for the country’s upcoming presidential election in October.
#CIV225 #IvoryCoast
Last week, we were pleased to welcome Hon. Amadou Coulibaly, #CotedIvoire’s Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson to @chathamhouse.org to discuss prospects and priorities for the country’s upcoming presidential election in October.
#CIV225 #IvoryCoast
🚨Meet the speakers for our upcoming webinar | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30
September 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🚨Meet the speakers for our upcoming webinar | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30
Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30
💬As world leaders gather for #UNGA, now is the time to put the focus back on #Sudan and build international support for ending the war, writes @chathamhouse.org’s Rosalind Marsden
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/why-...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/why-...
Why ending the war in Sudan should be a higher priority for the West
As world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, now is the time to put the focus back on Sudan and build international support for ending the war.
www.chathamhouse.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
💬As world leaders gather for #UNGA, now is the time to put the focus back on #Sudan and build international support for ending the war, writes @chathamhouse.org’s Rosalind Marsden
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/why-...
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/why-...