The Africa Programme at Chatham House, headed by Alex Vines, aims to develop foreign policy-orientated research on issues affecting individual states of Africa, the African continent as a whole and relations with the outside world.

Mozambique

Mineral Wealth

The President of Mozambique discussed how recent coal and gas finds have transformed the country's economic prospects, but have also brought significant challenges. Audio.

Sudan, South Sudan

Crisis Point?

HE Pa'gan Amum, lead negotiator for South Sudan, discussed the increased tensions between Sudan and South Sudan and gave his thoughts on how to solve the pressing issues of security and oil revenue sharing. Audio.

Angola

Ten Years of Peace

Angola marked a decade of peace in April 2012. Several resources provide an overview of change in the country, including a paper assessing progress in areas such as corruption, and podcasts with Angolan politicians.

Somalia

International Engagement

At a recent consultation, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke on international efforts to help Somalia. Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali discussed the outcomes of the London Conference on Somalia. Resources assess the country's dynamics. 

Current Projects

• Africa and the Changing Balance of International Power
• The Angola Forum
• The Horn of Africa Project
• Nigeria Project
• African Peace and Security
• UK Policy in Africa
• Extractive Resources and Society

More informed international engagement with African states is becoming increasingly important for preventing global conflict and for securing future growth. The Africa Programme has continued to strengthen its position as a world-leading centre for independent political expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa.

In 2011 the Africa Programme team carried out field research and related activities in Angola, Brazil, Belgium, Burundi, China, Djibouti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Germany, Nigeria, Rwanda, Spain, Sudan and Turkey. Widespread dissemination of our research findings amongst governments, businesses, academia and civil society actors internationally remains central to our growing influence. Nearly all Africa Programme output remains free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Contact

For further information on the work of the Africa programme, please contact Tighisti Amare.