Africa Aware
Africa Aware is a new podcast series from the Africa Programme at Chatham House. Each month Yusuf Hassan brings together the best international experts to provide original analysis on issues pertinent to African states’ national, regional and international politics. Our guests tackle the big questions and propose solutions centred around African agency.
Jul 21, 2023
Countries in the Horn of Africa face several interlinked challenges to their stability, including conflict, resource contestation and cross-border divisions. These complex issues are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change and the competing interests of external actors.
On this episode of Africa Aware, the...
Jul 14, 2023
Africa’s maritime domain is
an essential, yet often underappreciated component of the
continent’s stability, trade, and development. The blue economy
offers an ocean of untapped potential, presenting African nations
with the means to diversify their economies, create sustainable
jobs, and alleviate poverty.
On...
Jul 5, 2023
This episode of Africa Aware
reflects on Sierra Leone’s peace process as the country concludes
its 2023 general elections and marks the 24th anniversary of the
Lomé Peace Agreement - which helped to bring an end to its
decade-long civil war.
Yusuf speaks to Dr Comfort Ero, President and CEO of Crisis Group,
who...