Wilson Center Africa Program

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.