March 15
Africa: More Guns, Less Grain As Conflict and Hunger Claim African Lives
The use of starvation as a weapon of war is reversing decades of improvements in global hunger. 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 13
Zambia: Blue Economies Could Take Zambia From Landlocked to 'land-Linked'
There is immense potential for Zambia's maritime ambitions to bolster the country's sustainable development. Read more »
March 12
South Sudan: Unmiss Is Crucial to Free and Fair Elections in South Sudan
The UN mission should be renewed and reinforced to help avert electoral violence and a relapse into conflict. Read more »
March 11
Africa: AU Action to Bolster Elections Should Start At the Top
Immediate past chairs of the African Union have not set a good example on elections and democracy. Read more »
March 08
South Africa: South Africa Struggles to Get Off the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Grey List
While smaller African countries have been removed, South Africa - with its advanced economy - remains greylisted. 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 »
March 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Draft Transitional Justice Policy - 10 Key Observations
Revisions are needed to ensure a comprehensive transitional justice process that complies with human rights. Read more »
March 05
Africa: Organised Criminals Make Douala Their Gateway to Global Markets
Cameroon's main seaport has become a transit hub for illegal exports from West and Central Africa. Read more »
March 04
Africa: Somalia-Türkiye Maritime Security Partnership Faces Stormy Waters
Somalia is leveraging untapped maritime incentives to build alliances in a turbulent region. Read more »
March 01
Comoros: France Plans to Terminate Mayotte's 'droit Du Sol'
The decision would deprive Mayotte of its 'birth citizenship' status to discourage immigration from the Comoros. Read more »
February 29
Cameroon: Northern Cameroon Is Losing the Battle Against Arms Trafficking
Surrounded by countries in conflict, the cross-border area has become a hub for gun-running. Read more »
February 28
Africa: What Kind of Influence Can Africa Wield At the G20?
Decisions from the recent African Union summit suggest that gains can be made, despite many hurdles. Read more »
February 27
Africa: African Countries Join a United Front Against Israeli Occupation
The timing of last week's ICJ hearings could lead to greater compliance with the court's ruling than in previous cases. Read more »
February 26
Chad: Chad's Election Dice Are Loaded As Transition Deadline Looms
With an electoral process dominated by the interim president and former ruling party, Chad's transition is in jeopardy. Read more »
February 23
Africa: Africa's Proposed New Financial Institutions Risk Being Potemkin Villages
Can the AU's blueprint for an ambitious new financial architecture be converted into actual structures? Read more »
February 22
Africa: Vote-Based Decisions Could Sharpen the Peace and Security Council
Using the ballot as well as consensus would strengthen and accelerate the AU's ability to deal with conflict situations. Read more »
February 21
Africa: Burkina Faso - Progress and Problems After Two Years of Transition
The country's ECOWAS withdrawal is a major setback for an already difficult transition from coup state to constitutional rule. Read more »
February 20
Africa: Gold and Governance Provide Hope for Kenya's Artisanal Miners
Fast-growing, unregulated mining in the remote north will test government efforts to clean up the industry. Read more »
February 19
Africa: South Africa Is Falling Behind in Africa's New 'Gold Rush'
The country is losing out on mining investments to African nations with more favourable operational and regulatory environments. Read more »
February 16
Senegal: Breaking the Election Deadlock
The Constitutional Council's decision to overturn the postponement of presidential polls could provide a way out of the crisis. Read more »
February 14
East Africa: Failure to Apply East Africa's Mifugo Protocol Keeps Violence Simmering
The protocol provides the means to tackle cattle rustling and related crimes, but no countries have ratified it. Read more »
February 13
Africa: IcJ's Gaza Genocide Case – Big Win, but With What Effect?
Ensuring Israel's compliance with the provisional measures will require action by other international bodies, states and civil society. Read more »
February 12
Africa: Impact of Red Sea Crisis On Africa – Red Flag or Red Herring?
Africa will feel the effects, but smart countries could derive some benefits from the Red Sea turmoil. 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 »