Africa

Five projects to unlock the Congo Corridor

and advance commercial diplomacy in Central Africa

Jun 2, 2025 • Jeff Giesea and The Boyd Institute

Proposing: The Congo River Corridor

Lobito was just the beginning. The Congo Corridor is next.

May 12, 2025 • The Boyd Institute and Jeff Giesea

Securing Red Sea commerce from Houthi threats

Rapid response recommendations based on our Space on maritime issues

Dec 23, 2023 • The Boyd Institute, Michael Guimarin, and Jeff Giesea

Thiel Fellows, for Africa

Africa’s youthquake is a generational opportunity for diplomacy and technology innovation

Dec 18, 2023 • The Boyd Institute and Jeff Giesea

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