Priorities for Nigeria’s post-COVID recovery HE Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, discusses the significant challenges posed to Nigeria.
The long-term socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 across Africa Speakers reflect on the varying economic consequences of the pandemic across Africa, including on human development indicators, economic interdependence, and growth and resilience patterns.
Rethinking the response to jihadist groups across the Sahel Speakers discuss the scale and drivers of the deepening crisis in the Sahel, and potential options to rethink current approaches and move towards reversing the trajectory of conflict.
Responding to the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region Sir Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the current humanitarian situation in Tigray and priorities for supporting relief efforts.
Book launch - Formation: The Making of Nigeria From Jihad to Amalgamation At this book launch, the authors explore Nigeria’s history of state formation and nation-building and ground these insights in contemporary challenges.
Somalia’s elections: Navigating discord, standstill and insecurity At this event, HE Hassan Ali Khaire discusses the election delays, as well as possibilities for finding common ground and moving the political process forward.
Ethiopia’s elections: Context, challenges and prospects for pluralism Panellists discuss preparations, whether the government will be able to deliver secure, free and fair elections under the current conditions, and the priority issues likely to be raised during the campaign.
The role of Nigeria’s state governments in recovery: Responses to COVID-19 linked challenges At this event, HE Dr Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti State and chair of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, discusses the role of state governments in responding to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lecture Recording South Africa’s foreign policy: Reflections on the United Nations Security Council and the African Union HE Dr Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, discusses South Africa’s role in pursuing its regional and global goals.
Policy for Recovery in Africa: Rethinking Energy Solutions for Universal Electricity Access Approximately three quarters of Africa’s population do not have access to clean cooking fuel and face costs to their health. Speakers explore policy opportunities to bridge this gap, the key barriers that remain and the transformative potential of energy transition in delivering sustainable access for all.
Next Generation Nigeria: Youth Engagement in Governance Speakers discuss how young people engage in shaping governance in Nigeria, routes to influence, barriers to overcome, and their ideas for improvement.
Sudan’s Juba Peace Agreement: Ensuring implementation and prospects for increasing inclusivity This virtual event reflects on Sudan’s efforts and prospects for achieving sustainable peace.