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Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. With the world’s youngest population, the decisions made across Africa today—good or bad—will shape the world’s future. Featuring in-depth interviews, the CSIS Africa Program sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics, and other trailblazers in A... more

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In this youth roundtable, Catherine Nzuki, Associate Fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, is joined by two Sudanese scholars to discuss Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a grassroots network of young volunteers delivering food, medicine, and essentia... more

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As the U.S.-Israel-Iran war intensifies, global attention is focused on the Middle East, but a profound geopolitical restructuring is unfolding along the Red Sea. For years, the Horn of Africa has been a critical arena for understanding global geopol... more

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Is the new wave of U.S-Africa bilateral health deals a game-changer for African health sovereignty or a step backward for solidarity?  With more than a dozen African countries signing nearly $20 billion in bilateral deals by early 2026, the Trump adm... more

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Late last year, the U.S redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, a move that reignited fierce global debate and intensified an already complex moment in U.S.–Nigeria relations. U.S. military air strikes on Christmas that targeted an I... more

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Recent Guests

Noaman Mousa
Political science PhD student; Sudanese scholar focusing on civil wars and state-building
University of California, Los Angeles (PhD candidate)
Episode: Emergency Response Rooms and Collective Action in Sudan
Yasir Zaidan
Adjunct lecturer; PhD student researching regional influence in the Horn of Africa
Seattle University / University of Washington
Episode: Emergency Response Rooms and Collective Action in Sudan
Doris Macharia
President of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Episode: Pulse Check: The New U.S-Africa Health Deals
Steve Morrison
Senior Vice President and Director of the Global Health Policy Center
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Pulse Check: The New U.S-Africa Health Deals
Hanin Ahmed
Sudanese civil society activist
Episode: Sudan: Navigating the World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis
Daniel O'Malley
Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in Sudan
International Committee of the Red Cross
Episode: Sudan: Navigating the World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis
Samira Gaid
Founding director of Balqiis Insights and a leading regional security analyst.
Balqiis Insights
Episode: Horn of Africa: Conflict, Power, and New Alliances
Donald Booth
Former US Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, and previously served as US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Liberia, and Zambia.
Episode: Horn of Africa: Conflict, Power, and New Alliances
Fonteh Akum
Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies, ISS
Institute for Security Studies
Episode: Connecting the Dots: Africa’s Year Ahead

Hosts

Oge Onubogo
Senior fellow and director-focused Africa program insights; host with Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Catherine Nzuki
Host with strong focus on Africa policy and development topics; collaborates on CSIS-linked programming.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 295 ratings
  • Sound Quality

    Great guests and interesting topics! I’d love to listen to this podcast more but, in all honesty, I find the sound quality much too tinny and hard to enjoy over a long period of time. Is there any possibility to invest in a better recording set up?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MachameMachame
    United Statesa year ago
  • Much Potential

    The host is both knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. The topics covered, unfortunately, tend to be disappointing, in my view. Personally, I’d be more interested in hearing more about how African countries and regions are evolving. Where are the bright spots and where are the problems. Where are they politically and economically; and how should our policy change to meet their unique needs. I can go elsewhere for topics like culinary.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent show tackling tough matters fairly

    I listen to this podcast to learn more about an area that is under and misrepresented all the time in the news and social media. I feel I get fair and honest coverage from this podcast and always leave having learned something and wanting to do more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnnui
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show

    Mvemba is well researched and prepares well for his shows. He’s got great insights and knowledge. He also has great interviewing skill, which makes the shows to flow. My favourite podcast to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baby Ora
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Authentic, no nonsense interviews

    I love how Mvemba asks tough questions that really get to the heart of global issues. He respectfully encourages guests to be solution-oriented, offering helpful perspectives from his vast experience. Always a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    truthtelher
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests consistently bring high-level expertise and practical insights for policy and investment in Africa.
Audience values accessible yet rigorous analysis of complex regional issues.
Listeners appreciate balanced, fair discussions with tough questions and clear takeaways.

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#63
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#221
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#15
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Emergency Response Rooms and Collective Action in Sudan
Q: How do you see this conflict ending, and what role should the international community play in supporting or pressuring for reforms in Sudan?
Both guests argue that ending the conflict hinges on resolving the militarized political landscape, addressing regional and ethnic dynamics, and reforming security institutions, while the international community should encourage ceasefires and reform but not substitute Sudanese ownership of the peace process; accountability for war crimes is essential alongside political settlement.
Emergency Response Rooms and Collective Action in Sudan
Q: Noaman, can you walk us through the history of the Emergency Response Rooms and how they evolved from neighborhood resistance committees to today's mutual aid networks?
Noaman explains that ERRs grew from preexisting community organizing and protests, evolved during the 2019 uprising, and shifted toward delivering essential services amid the war, with emphasis on local adaptation, shifting needs, and the strategic choice to suppress overt political activity to operate in contested areas.
In the Shadows of the Iran War: The Horn of Africa
Q: How real is the diplomatic vacuum in the Horn of Africa as the Iran war unfolds?
The vacuum is real and being exploited, but not by the traditional suspects; it is being filled through bilateral deals and tactical moves that prolong instability rather than resolving it.
Nigeria: Religion, Power, and Peacebuilding
Q: Is the Muslim community doing enough to call out those individuals that are masking their activities under the banner of Islam?
While there are efforts within the Muslim community to challenge extremists, political manipulation complicates the perception of unity against terrorism. Religious leaders feel government disinterest hinders effective solutions.
Nigeria: Religion, Power, and Peacebuilding
Q: Could you provide sort of an overview on the current state of interfaith mediation in Nigeria?
Interfaith mediation has faced challenges in recent times, with increased mistrust and rising tensions exacerbated by violent extremism. Religious leaders assert the need to work together across faiths to foster peace, despite politically motivated divisions.

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This program delivers in-depth interviews and policy analysis focused on African affairs, governance, health, and regional security. Common threads include Africa's sovereignty in health funding, interfaith and peacebuilding in Nigeria, humanitarian crises in Sudan, and the geopolitics shaping the Horn of Africa and the continent's global role. Episodes often feature think-tank analysts, policymakers, and regional experts offering pragmatic perspectives on resilience, development financing, and reform. A standout trait is blending rigorous policy insight with accessible storytelling, bringing diverse African voices to international audiences.

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1. Focus on Africa
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Recent guests on Into Africa include:

1. Noaman Mousa
2. Yasir Zaidan
3. Doris Macharia
4. Steve Morrison
5. Hanin Ahmed
6. Daniel O'Malley
7. Samira Gaid
8. Donald Booth

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