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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 17m

🗨️ #Tanzania has ambitions to position itself as a leading trade hub, not only for #EastAfrica but also for southern African neighbours like #Zambia and #Malawi

– @chathamhouse.org’s Fergus Kell on Tanzania’s burgeoning maritime ambitions via @forbes.com

www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...

Amplifying East Africa’s Maritime Ambitions

The region’s coastline has become a hotspot for development as nations like Djibouti, Tanzania and Kenya look to secure or retain domestic and global trade routes. Kenya’s Port of Mombasa, the regio...

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 20h

📚This week’s @chathamhouse.org Library reading list for our upcoming events:

→ Realizing durable peace in the #DRC | 9 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

→ A view from #Khartoum | 15 Oct
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 23h

🚨Webinar tomorrow (9 Oct) | Realizing durable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

🔗Register: chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the DRC and the prospects of ongoing int'l mediation efforts.

#CHAfrica #DRC #RDC

Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 23h

📽️ Webinar recording | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?

Watch: youtu.be/M9W-zFckpSw?...

Speakers discussed the African views on #JustTransition programmes and the way forward for Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) ahead of #COP30.

#CHAfrica #CHEvents | @chathamhouse.org

What’s next for Africa’s just energy transitions?

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 2d

🚨Webinar this week | Realizing durable peace in the #DRC

🔗Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

Speakers dissect the ongoing conflict dynamics in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the prospects of ongoing international mediation efforts.

#CHAfrica #RDC

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Upcoming @chathamhouse.org event | A view from Khartoum: revolution, military coup and civil war

Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

#CHAfrica #CHEvents #Sudan

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 6d

🗳️Former #Malawi President Peter Mutharika’s return to power through democratic elections is a model for peaceful transitions elsewhere, writes @chathamhouse.org’s Christopher Vandome in his latest expert comment.

www.chathamhouse.org/2025/10/mala...

Malawi’s election result provides lessons for Africa

Former President Peter Mutharika’s return to power through democratic elections is a model for peaceful transitions elsewhere.

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 8d

🌍Greater representation is a necessary step for boosting #Africa’s global influence, but inclusion alone is not enough. Going beyond symbolism requires stronger continental unity and strategic alignment, writes @chathamhouse.org’s @tighistiamare.bsky.social.

www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/afri...

Africa must strengthen continental unity to boost its global influence

Greater representation is a necessary step for boosting Africa’s global influence, but inclusion alone is not enough. Going beyond symbolism requires stronger continental unity and strategic alignment...

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 8d

🚨Webinar underway

Watch live: chathamhouse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 9d

🚨Upcoming conference with Amani Africa | #Africa’s rising influence

Register↓
www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

This conference examines how Africa can assert greater strategic influence across a rapidly evolving global landscape.

#CHAfrica #AfricaRising #AfricanAgency #ForeignPolicy

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 9d

🚨Webinar tomorrow | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?

Register ↓ www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

🗓️30 September 2025
🕦10.30 – 11.30 GMT | 11.30 – 12.30 BST | 12.30 – 13.30 CEST, SAST
📍Online

#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30 | @chathamhouse.org

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 9d

La semaine dernière, nous avons eu le plaisir d'accueillir S.E.M Amadou Coulibaly, ministre de la Communication et porte-parole du gouvernement de la #CôtedIvoire, à Chatham House pour discuter des priorités pour la prochaine élection présidentielle du pays en octobre.

#CIV225 #IvoryCoast

Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 9d

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Last week, we were pleased to welcome Hon. Amadou Coulibaly, #CotedIvoire’s Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson to @chathamhouse.org to discuss prospects and priorities for the country’s upcoming presidential election in October.

#CIV225 #IvoryCoast

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 13d

🚨Meet the speakers for our upcoming webinar | What’s next for #Africa’s just energy transitions?

Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

#CHAfrica #CHEvents #JustTransition #COP30

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 16d

💬As world leaders gather for #UNGA, now is the time to put the focus back on #Sudan and build international support for ending the war, writes @chathamhouse.org’s Rosalind Marsden

www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/why-...

Why ending the war in Sudan should be a higher priority for the West

As world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, now is the time to put the focus back on Sudan and build international support for ending the war.

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 20d

🌍At this event, panellists will discuss the African views on #JustTransition programmes and the way forward for Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) amidst an increasingly fragmented world order ahead of #COP30 in Brazil.

Register: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...

#CHAfrica

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 21d

💬The 2025 #G20 summit could mark an important step toward building mineral supply chains that are resilient, responsible, and equitable, Chatham House’s Christopher Vandome writes for the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs.

gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/09/15/c...

Critical Minerals and South Africa’s G20 Strategy - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 22d

🌍 @chathamhouse.org's Chris Vandome notes African countries prioritise #CriticalMinerals beneficiation despite challenges like unreliable power, and Middle Eastern investors, with their financial flexibility, may support these ambitions.

Watch: youtu.be/TxzlYc6C2vk?...

Middle East joins Africa’s mineral race, South Africa lags - Christopher Vandome, Chatham House

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · 29d

🌍 If pro-democracy civilians are to prevail over men with guns, various civic groups must do more to unite in a broad civilian front anchored in shared principles, writes Rosalind Marsden on the war in #Sudan ahead of the #UNGA for @chathamhouse.org

www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/why-...

Why ending the war in Sudan should be a higher priority for the West

As world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, now is the time to put the focus back on Sudan and build international support for ending the war.

www.chathamhouse.org

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · Sep 1

📄@leenakhoffmann.bsky.social’s latest explainer builds on the extensive research of @chathamhouse.org’s SNAG project which provides a compelling snapshot of the state of #corruption in #Nigeria, and the norms and expectations surrounding it: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/corr...

Corruption in Nigeria

Explaining how corruption has affected Nigeria, from undermining economic growth to eroding public trust in institutions.

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎥 In his latest interview with Firstpost Africa, @chathamhouse.org’s Alex Vines explains how oil revenue is deeply linked to deep-vested political interests in #Nigeria.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwAb...

Nigeria: Gangs Loot Crude, Dangote Refinery Faces Threat Oil Mafia | Firstpost Africa | N18G

YouTube video by Firstpost

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · Aug 27

💬Despite lingering concerns, @chathamhouse.org’s Knox Chitiyo thinks #Zimbabwe and #Britain “feel that it’s more important to consolidate the areas of agreement, which is mainly trade and commerce, to make the relationship work”

Read @telegraphnews.bsky.social:

www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Net zero Britain cosies up to Zimbabwe despite human rights concerns

Labour faces uncomfortable questions as it seeks to tap Africa’s bountiful mineral resources

www.telegraph.co.uk

Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · Aug 26

💬“We are now at a point where we are all frightened at another conflict in #Tigray, and with #Eritrea...It would be extremely devastating,” @chathamhouse.org’s Abel Abate Demissie tells Al Jazeera

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/...

Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict

Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.

www.aljazeera.com

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Chatham House Africa @africaprog.bsky.social · Aug 18

💬“It lies with South African foreign policy formation and the lack of clarity and consistency around it that has created this confusion whereby people think they are saying things in line with what the nation thinks”

— @chathamhouse.org’s Chris Vandome

www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...

Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?

General Rudzani Maphwanya’s comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.

www.aljazeera.com

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Chatham House Middle East and North Africa @chmenap.bsky.social · Aug 15

3️⃣ Gold and the war in Sudan
In this @africaprog.bsky.social & @XCEPT Research paper Ahmed Soliman and Suliman Baldo argue that external actors benefitting from Sudan’s gold sector could hold the key to a sustainable peace.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/gold...

Gold and the war in Sudan

How regional solutions can support an end to conflict

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