September 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fails Its Democracy Test
With ZANU-PF's manoeuvring and SADC's approach of non-interference, the regional bloc is unlikely to act on the disputed elections. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transition Depends On Both Dialogue and Transitional Justice
The challenge is balancing and integrating peace and justice for a gradual transition out of conflict. Read more »
August 31, 2023
East Africa: Chinese Markets Deplete Lake Victoria's Nile Perch
Nile perch swim bladders, used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine, are illegally extracted from breeding and juvenile fish. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: Brics+ and the Tricky Business of Balancing Global Geopolitics
Will an expanded BRICS precipitate a new international order, or collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions? Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Niger - Another Symptom of Africa's Weak Crisis-Response Capacity
As intergovernmental organisations grapple with security problems, it's time to review the African Peace and Security Architecture. Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: BRICS+ and the Future of the Us Dollar
Although no single alternative to the dollar is likely, the shift away from a Western-led global order has begun. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Towards a BRICS Climate Club
BRICS could be the catalyst for a new global alliance to power solutions to the world's climate crisis. Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Would Benefit From a Crime Harm Index
Not all crimes have the same impact, so police should prioritise reducing harm, not just the crime count. Read more »
August 22, 2023
West Africa: West Africa's Sea Turtle Population in Deep Water
Sea turtles will remain a target unless viable alternative livelihoods are created for fisher communities. Read more »
August 21, 2023
South Africa: Risks of Digital Influence - Lessons for South Africa's 2024 Election
Research in Kenya shows that a rigorous professional legacy media is vital to counterbalance malign players online. Read more »
August 18, 2023
Eswatini: Thulani Maseko's Absence Weakens Eswatini's Struggle for Democracy
Without Maseko's leadership, the Multi-Stakeholder Forum that pushes for democratic change shows signs of falling apart. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: Why Aren't More African Union Decisions On Security Implemented?
Given current threats to safety and stability, Africa needs decisions that are properly drafted and funded. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Ambitious Move to Depoliticise Govt
New legislation targets the clientelism and political patronage that have plagued public service delivery for decades. Read more »
August 15, 2023
East Africa: East Africa Must Find Consensus On Its Growing Migration Crisis
A common approach would not only protect the rights of migrants and refugees, but strengthen regional economies and security. 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 11, 2023
Africa: Extra BRICS Shouldn't Be Used to Build a Wall Against the West
As interest in joining BRICS soars, an expansion must be about more than the 'West versus the Rest'. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Africa: New Agenda for Peace - a Reckoning for Africa On Collective Security?
The UN's push to revive global multilateralism should motivate African states, the AU and regional blocs to improve collaboration. 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 »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: South Africa's New Police Watchdog Bill Weakens Rule of Law
Proposed changes to the IPID Act would increase the oversight body's vulnerability to political interference and manipulation. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: Africa, Beware the Dangers That Digital Influence Poses for Elections
Lessons from Kenya's 2022 poll show the 'commodification' of influence, with hashtags and influencers for hire. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Africa: From Russia, With Little to Show for It
President Vladimir Putin got more out of the Russia-Africa summit than most African leaders. Read more »
August 03, 2023
West Africa: Turning Away From Terrorism - Lessons From the Lake Chad Basin
Nearly a decade of experience managing Boko Haram defectors is invaluable for West Africa and the Sahel. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Africa: Africa-Europe Migration Deals Cost Lives and Undercut Democracy
Authoritarian leaders headlined Italy's recent migration conference in Europe's latest drive to reduce migration from Africa at all costs. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Central African Republic: Conflict and Organised Crime Are Razing CAR's Rainforests
International support is needed to sanction businesses complicit in timber trafficking from the Central African Republic. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Africa: Development Funders Must Seize Climate Migration Opportunities
Although funds for climate adaptation are rising, vital climate-linked mobility interventions are still being overlooked. Read more »