The Heritage Foundation Papers: Africa

Courting Khartoum: The Obama Administration's Sudan Policy

The Heritage Foundation - Ray Walser, Ph.D. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:32:48 EST

On October 19, 2009, the State Department finally unveiled its comprehensive policy for relations with Sudan. Characterized by conciliatory gestures, it remains unclear whether this strategy will alter the behavior of Sudan’s thuggish leaders in Khartoum or the Janjaweed militias perpetrating terrible crimes in Darfur.

The President's Ghana Trip: Obama Should Advance Freedom in Africa

The Heritage Foundation - Brett D. Schaefer — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:13:18 EST

The key to African development lies in freeing African economies, combating corruption, unleashing the entrepreneurial talents of the people, and embracing competition in the global marketplace.

Piracy: A Symptom of Somalia's Deeper Problems

The Heritage Foundation - Brett D. Schaefer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:53:16 EST

A long-term solution to piracy hinges on improving stability and bolstering Somali authorities with which the U.S. can work to advance mutual interests.

Power-Sharing in Zimbabwe: Recommendations for the Obama Administration

The Heritage Foundation - Thomas M. Woods — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:10:07 EST

If the power-sharing deal brokered by the Southern African Development Community is going to help average Zimbabweans, the political arrangement must hold and resources must flow transparently and effectively to arrest the humanitarian catastrophe that is facing the majority of Zimbabweans.

Sudan: From the Diplomatic Front Line in Search of Peace

The Heritage Foundation - Ambassador Richard S. Williamson — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:34:04 EST

The most effective way to end Sudan’s continuing murder, mayhem, and misery is to strengthen Southern Sudan. Regarding Darfur specifically, the international community should test the diplomatic opening while helping to facilitate full African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) deployment, seeking greater humanitarian access, and developing actionable robust actions if radical change on the ground is not achieved.

Crisis in Congo and the Challenge for the International Community

The Heritage Foundation - Thomas M. Woods — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:08:24 EST

African leaders are heading to Nairobi to discuss Congo's troubles. Continued failure to address the root causes of the crisis in eastern Congo only ensures that many thousands of additional lives will be lost and peace and security will remain elusive.

Into Africa: Bush Initiatives That Deserve Continuing Support

The Heritage Foundation - Thomas M. Woods — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:00:51 EST

The U.S.-Africa partnership in the fight against HIV/AIDS created a historic precedent that will inform the scope and scale of future global health and development campaigns. Over the past eight years, U.S.-Africa political and economic cooperation have intensified to address shared interests. Historically high levels of aid to Africa should continue because strengthened African partners are in the U.S. national interest.

Congress Should Support the U.S. Africa Command

The Heritage Foundation - Brett D. Schaefer and Mackenzie Eaglen — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:57:01 EST

Africa is increasingly important to U.S. economic, military, and political interests. AFRICOM is a critical step in recognition of the region's rising stature among U.S. national interests.

Mbeki's Ouster Opens the Door for Enhanced U.S.?South Africa Cooperation

The Heritage Foundation - Thomas M. Woods and Ray Walser, PhD — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:19:31 EST

South African President Thabo Mbeki has finally been ousted by his political rivals in the ruling African National Congress, and for many the move comes none too soon. Mbeki was no friend to the U.S., and his departure opens the door for a new era of U.S.-South African cooperation. The U.S. and South Africa share a broad range of interests in Africa and beyond, and outreach now to strengthen the relationship will pay dividends for years to come.

Zimbabwe’s Enabler: How Chinese Arms Keep Mugabe in Power

The Heritage Foundation - Brett D. Schaefer and John J. Tkacik, Jr. — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:04:35 EST

Robert Mugabe's sham re-election is only the most recent example of the detrimental role China plays in Africa as the protector of despots and enabler of repression.