Perspectives on Ethiopia’s 2021 elections Panellists discuss the election landscape in Ethiopia and expectations ahead of the polls, providing perspectives on the priority issues and interests in several regions and on the future of Ethiopia’s democratic transition.
Panel Online Leadership, power and the politics of personalities in Eastern Africa What have been the trajectories of political leadership since the 1980s and 1990s in Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Protecting civilians and delivering humanitarian assistance Reflecting on the humanitarian crisis in Tigray, panellists discuss current relief efforts, measures to ensure civilian protection, and impediments to scaling-up assistance in the region.
Sudan’s economic stabilization and prospects for international support Panellists reflect on the transitional government’s priorities for economic reform in Sudan.
Webinar Online Piracy, kidnap and ransom on Africa’s seas: risks and policy options Speakers reflect on approaches to piracy off the coast of Somalia and the key insights and opportunities for the response in the Gulf of Guinea.
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.
Paper launch: Fostering resilience in emerging oil producers Exploring how COVID-19 changed the prospects of the 30 member countries of the New Producers Group, and reflecting on how they can adapt to the ‘new normal’.
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.
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.
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.
Africa-EU Relations at the Continental Crossroads: the Influence of CEE-Africa Engagement Panellists explore how African and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries influence the structure and institutions of Africa-EU relations.