The Dos and Don'ts of U.S. Strategies Toward Sub-Saharan Africa

What does a consequential U.S. strategy towards sub-Saharan Africa look like? Judd Devermont is joined by Zainab Usman (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Nicole Wilett (Open Society Foundation), and former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Chester Crocker (Georgetown University), to discuss a focused and pragmatic U.S. approach to the region. Guests also cover Angolan President Joao Lourenco’s leadership and the standoff between Twitter and the Nigerian government.  Background Readings: Social Media Censorship Tracker - Surfshark  False Choices: U.S. Policy toward Coastal West Africa and the Sahel - Judd Devermont