September 16
Nigeria: Capitalising On Operation Lake Sanity's Success Against Boko Haram
Boko Haram factions continually adapt to new counter-terrorism tactics, so strategies must be flexible and systematic. Read more »
September 09
Chad: Can Chad's November Elections Improve On Past Disputed Polls?
The upcoming elections are vital for returning Chad to constitutional rule, but to do so, they must be fair and credible. Read more »
August 27
Uganda: Better Late Than Never? Uganda Convicts Rebel in Landmark Case
After spending 15 years in custody, LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo's conviction raises questions about Uganda's commitment to trying international crimes. Read more »
August 22
Africa: Africa's Citizens, Not Soldiers, Must Protect and Demand Democracy
Recent protests show that citizens can demand accountability from their leaders instead of waiting for coups to fix broken governments. Read more »
August 02
Africa: In Libya, Everything Comes Down to Military Muscle
The arrest of Libyans who allegedly received military training in South Africa hints at the nature of power in the north African country. Read more »
March 14
Niger: Transition in Niger - Avoiding the Dangers of Stagnation
With ECOWAS sanctions lifted, the military authorities must rapidly set the course for Niger to return to civilian rule. Read more »
March 07
Africa: Russia's Africa Corps - More Than Old Wine in a New Bottle
Reorganising Wagner as Africa Corps enables Russia to expand its Africa strategy through direct state means. Read more »
February 09
Africa: Once More Into the Breach - SADC Troops in DRC
SADC's second military intervention in eastern DRC in a decade raises many questions. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Mistakes Cost the Country Its Civilians
Caution is crucial in airstrikes to prevent tragic accidents like the recent bombing in Kaduna State. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: Why Aren't Sanctions Preventing Coups in Africa?
Sanctions and suspensions of membership from the AU and regional blocs aren't as effective as they once were. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: Drones As Weapons - Africa Needs Better Data to Anticipate Risk
A lack of documented evidence leaves the continent vulnerable and ill-equipped to shape an evolving policy debate. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Ghana: Ghana's Sophisticated Artisanal Firearms Trade Needs Regulating
A controlled legal market for craft arms manufacturing could curb the growing threat posed by these weapons. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Africa: Africa's Three Waves of Coups
Generalising about the 100 coups in post-independence Africa is difficult, but common primary drivers can be discerned. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Africa: Africa Can End Its Rash of Military Coups
But sanctions aren't enough - the AU and states must tackle root causes, including electoral fraud and service delivery failure. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Africa: Why Nigeria's Bandits Are Recruiting Women for Gunrunning
In a strategy honed by Boko Haram, bandits are enlisting women for arms trafficking in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
August 09, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Must Look Beyond the Use of Force in Niger
Reports that the coup was triggered by rivalries and personal interests offer room for political manoeuvre and constructive dialogue. Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Is South Africa's Defence Force Up for New Thinking?
Military leaders must align a declining budget with the kind of operations the defence force should prepare for. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Chad: Chad Two Years Later - Little Progress, Plenty to Worry About
Despite some positive steps, a return to constitutional order and civilian rule is still a long way off. Read more »
March 07, 2023
West Africa: New Targets Needed to Manage West Africa's Military Transitions
Recurring coups and protracted military rule should spur regional actors to explore other ways of achieving stability. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Somalia: An Ocean of Weapons - Arms Smuggling to Somalia
Rather than relying on foreign navies, Horn of Africa countries must lead in stemming illicit arms inflows. Read more »