January 04
Morocco: Positive Outlook for Morocco's Development Prospects
The country could outperform its low-middle-income African peers - but only if it resolves the Western Sahara/SADR dispute. Read more »
January 03
Africa: The African Union's Fight for Relevance in 2024
The AU must guard against mirroring the weaknesses of its predecessor - the Organisation of African Unity. Read more »
December 15, 2023
East Africa: Inconsistencies Are Costing the AU Mission in Somalia
The country's plea for an AU troop drawdown pause exposes security doubts and raises concerns for regional stability. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Challenges Loom Before DRC Voting Day
The country must maintain electoral integrity by facing its issues head on. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Chad: Can Chad's Constitutional Referendum Still Be Saved?
Opponents of the transition process plan to boycott the 17 December vote on creating a unitary vs federalist state. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Are Zanu-PF's High-Risk Strategies Paying Off?
Zimbabwe's push for re-engagement with Western allies appears to rely on the belief that it has been treated harshly. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Africa: Can Revised AU Policy Give Youth an Active Peacebuilding Role?
The African Union and its member states must move beyond tokenism to ensure meaningful youth participation. 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 15, 2023
Sudan: Will Africa Remain On the Sidelines of Sudan's Jeddah Talks?
Given the flawed Jeddah process, the AU and IGAD need a clearer role in the UN's transition mission. Read more »
November 09, 2023
South Africa: A Year After the Pretoria Agreement, Hard Work Remains for Ethiopia
Peacebuilding is a work in progress, and while there have been achievements, key stumbling blocks remain. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Liberia: Intense Rivalry Makes Transparency Vital in Liberia's Runoff Election
As campaigning opens for the presidential runoff, several concerns from the first round of voting must be addressed. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Mozambique: Fraudulent Municipal Elections Cripple Democracy in Mozambique
When it rules on the results, the Constitutional Council is unlikely to jeopardise President Nyusi's bid to consolidate power. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Is DRC Heading for Another Chaotic Election?
A surge in violence in eastern DRC adds to the many question marks over December's presidential poll. Read more »
November 01, 2023
East Africa: Too Much, Too Fast? Somalia Joins the East African Community
Despite the benefits, Somalia's membership raises critical questions about the bloc's ability to ensure regional stability. Read more »
October 27, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar's Age-Old Foes Scuffle More On Streets Than in Hustings
President Rajoelina, who first took power in a coup, is bashing aside opposition protesters in search of another term. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Africa: Beyond a Cessation of Hostilities, Ethiopia Needs Comprehensive Peace
Almost a year after signing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, Ethiopia is marred in conflict. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Gabon: Gabon and the Role of Political Transitions in Preventing Coups
Transitions in Central Africa could become tools to strengthen political and economic governance and avert instability. Read more »
October 19, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Support Remains Crucial for Guinea's Peaceful Transition
Restoring a civilian government in Niger is important, but so too are the transitions in Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Libya: Libya's Rival Govts Propose a Merger to Hold Elections
Tripoli and Tobruk plan a reunified government, but the UN and wider international community are wary of this approach. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Guinea: Guinea's New Constitution - a Platform for Political Stability?
Legal reforms don't guarantee stability - but step one is getting the process and content right for a new constitution. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Eswatini: Eswatini Conducts a Competent Caricature of Democracy
The elections were quite well run, say the African Union and SADC. But to what end? Read more »
October 03, 2023
Cameroon: Time to Resolve Cameroon's Persistent Yet Forgotten Crisis
The country is no closer to settling the destabilising seven-year Anglophone crisis that has claimed thousands of lives. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: Going Nowhere Slowly At the UN General Assembly's Annual Debate
At this critical juncture in world affairs, the general debate should have featured more solutions and better leadership. Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: What Does Evidence-Based Policing Offer South Africa?
Common misconceptions may discourage police from using this proven method of optimising policing and enhancing safety. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Africa: Can China Be a More Attractive Security Partner for Africa?
Beijing's Global Security Initiative may be more compelling than Western approaches, but comes with several challenges. Read more »