Africa Aware: The pivot to East Africa

Interviews discuss the implications of the UK’s Integrated Review for African states, and explore security dynamics within East Africa.

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Published 31 March 2021

Updated 7 April 2021 — 30 minute listen

Yusuf Hassan

Former Parliamentary, Media and Outreach Officer, Africa Programme

Shuvai Busuman Nyoni

Executive Director, African Leadership Centre

In this episode Dr Alex Vines provides his insights on what the UK Government’s Integrated Review will mean for its engagement with Africa. Then Shuvai Nyoni discusses how East Africa can leverage burgeoning interest for the benefit of its citizens and why approaches to tackle widespread insecurity in the region must be reframed.