Lesley Anne Warner
Senior Advisor — Sub-Saharan Africa, Political Risk & Security
Two decades managing political transitions and stabilization across Sub-Saharan Africa. Former Deputy Assistant Administrator at USAID.
Africa
Sub-Saharan political risk, security transitions, and great-power competition.
Overview
Aurora's Africa coverage focuses on Sub-Saharan political and security risk, sovereign debt dynamics, and the strategic competition reshaping the continent. Our advisors bring direct experience in US foreign policy and on-the-ground stabilization.
Coverage themes
Political risk & security
Election cycles, conflict mitigation, and post-conflict governance.
Sovereign debt & development
IMF programs, restructurings, and the macro outlook for major African economies.
Great-power competition
US, Chinese, Russian, and Gulf engagement across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Experts on Africa
What we publish on Africa
- Sub-Saharan political-risk and security tracker
- IMF program and sovereign-debt restructuring notes
- Country deep dives on Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia
- Great-power competition briefings
Aurora's Africa coverage is delivered to a small group of institutional clients. Request the briefing or speak with the specialist directly.