Africa
RegionThink tanks convening on Africa: 11 upcoming events over the next 60 days from 8 organizations, led by Clingendael Institute, Institute for Security Studies and UNU-WIDER. This week: 6 events. More topics: South America and Arctic.
Active organizers
- Clingendael Institute2 events
- Institute for Security Studies2 events
- UNU-WIDER2 events
- ACLED1 event
- Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Americas Program1 event
Mental health, psychosocial support and peacebuilding in Africa — 11 Nov 2026, 10:00–12:00 EAT
Posted: Nov 5, 2026A panel on mental health, psychosocial support and their role in peacebuilding in Africa, held at the PSC Chamber, African Union Commission in Addis Ababa.
From Madlanga revelations to criminal justice reform — 11 Nov 2026, 11:00–12:30 (GMT+2) (hybrid: Pretoria & Zoom)
Posted: Nov 5, 2026A hybrid panel discussing the Madlanga revelations and implications for criminal justice reform, held at ISS Pretoria with online access via Zoom.
The Costs of Conflict in Northern Mozambique — Report launch — 12 November 2026 (Matola, Mozambique)
Posted: Nov 4, 2026Joint report launch by the Ministry of Planning and Development of Mozambique, the World Bank and UNU-WIDER examining the economic, social and institutional consequences of conflict in northern Mozambique and priorities for recovery.
What will it take to decarbonise South Africa’s steel industry? (SA-TIED Seminar Series)
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Online seminar presenting the paper 'Negotiating decarbonization for South Africa’s steel industry' by Alboricah Rathupetsane and Seutame Maimele, covering policy, finance, and coordination needed for lower-carbon steel production. Intended for policymakers, researchers, and industry representatives.
High Stakes, Higher Expectations: Africa and the Future of UN Leadership — Webinar (12 Nov 2026, 15:00–16:00 SAST)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Webinar to launch and discuss the policy brief 'High Stakes, Higher Expectations', exploring African expectations and advice for the next UN Secretary-General. Hosted by SAIIA and Cepei in partnership with the NYU Center on International Cooperation and the United Nations Foundation.
Peace Raiders: Documentary film screening and panel discussion
Posted: Oct 29, 2026Screening of the 45-minute documentary 'Peace Raiders' about local peacemaking in South Sudan, followed by a panel discussion with PRIO researchers and partners and an informal reception.
A Decade with the IMF: What’s Next for Egypt?
Posted: Nov 3, 2026Online moderated discussion marking the end of Egypt's current IMF program and examining the past decade of IMF engagement. Features Ishac Diwan, Heba Ghannam, Jasmine El-Gamal, and Timothy E. Kaldas; moderated by Sahar Mechmech.
Nearshoring in the Dutch ICT sector (20 Nov 2026) — closed conference
Posted: Oct 29, 2026A closed Clingendael conference on nearshoring opportunities for the Dutch ICT sector, focusing on Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Nigeria. Intended for industry participants.
Negotiation Skills training in Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: Sep 25, 2026Negotiation skills training offered in Nairobi on 24–26 Nov 2026 (registration via provided form link).
Webinar: Ten years into the Mozambique insurgency, is the Islamic State expanding its stronghold?
Posted: Nov 6, 2026ACLED webinar on the 10th year of the Cabo Delgado insurgency, how Islamic State Mozambique has adapted and expanded, and implications for civilians, humanitarian access, and reconstruction. Features Peter Bofin and Borges Nhamirre; moderated by Tomás Queface.
ASA & CSIS Africa Program Pre-Conference Policy Workshop — Dec 2, 2026, 09:00–17:00 (local)
Posted: Oct 28, 2026Full-day pre-conference workshop connecting academic research and policy on trade, investment, governance, peace, and security in Africa. Organized as roundtables with morning and afternoon cohorts and a shared networking lunch. Participation requires registration for the ASA annual conference; selected participants may submit brief discussion points or short position papers.