July 17
Africa: AU Police Need a Greater Hand in Peace and Security Governance
The African Union has underutilised policing in its peacebuilding efforts - it's time police had a voice in decision making. Read more »
July 12
Africa: Military Muscle Rather Than Mediation Prevails in DRC
Despite a growing military coalition, President Tshisekedi is failing to subdue the M23 rebels in his country's east. Read more »
July 10
Africa: Why the African Union Should Weigh in On the Gaza Crisis
Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU's position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear. Read more »
July 08
Africa: Mozambique Can Learn From Other African Countries About Hosting IDPs
Assisting internally displaced people is crucial for humanitarian and security reasons, but the government has no plan to support them. Read more »
June 28
Africa: Burhan and Hemedti's Deadly Hunger Games
As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict. Read more »
June 27
Africa: Quality Education Delivers Growth - but Africa's Scorecard Remains Poor
The African Union has dedicated 2024 to improving education, a task requiring new thinking and rapid technological adoption. Read more »
June 26
Africa: Russia's Growing Influence in Africa Calls for More Balanced Partnerships
As Moscow makes gains through bilateral deals, African states must avoid getting drawn into a global proxy conflict. Read more »
June 25
Africa: Blue Carbon Markets - Africa Must Carefully Balance Risks and Rewards
Africa's productive blue carbon ecosystems offer climate mitigation solutions, but countries must guard against the exploitation of local communities. Read more »
June 24
Africa: Meagre Gender Data Blocks Equality for African Women
Without information on gender roles and relations, both gender inequality and sustainable development will remain a struggle. Read more »
June 20
Africa: African Refugees Neglected As Crises Worsen
World Refugee Day is a reminder that Africa and the world cannot peacefully maintain the current pace of displacement. Read more »
June 17
Africa: Cabinda to Cape Town - How Crime-Proof Are Africa's Atlantic Shores?
With all eyes on pirates and politics in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, who is keeping an eye on Africa's South Atlantic? Read more »
June 14
Africa: First Korea-Africa Summit - Another Missed Opportunity for Africa
African delegates arrived in Seoul last week without a collective plan. But did they need one? Read more »
June 10
Africa: Can Presidentialism Save Tshisekedi From the 'Lame Duck' Syndrome?
By giving loyalists and technocrats ministerial posts, Tshisekedi hopes to insulate them from politics and ensure a fluid government. Read more »
June 05
Africa: Debt Relief Should Be the African Union's Focus At the G20
To succeed, all six of the AU's G20 priorities depend on improving the fiscal health of indebted countries. Read more »
June 03
Africa: EU Visa Restrictions On Ethiopians Reflect Strained Migration Relations
The punitive measures reflect a history of major EU investment in Ethiopia's migration governance - with few results. Read more »
May 31
Africa: William Ruto Wins in Washington - but Does Kenya?
Not all Kenyans are enchanted by the prospect of being America's main partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
May 28
Africa: Elections Will Reveal South Africa's Exposure to Digital Influence As a Service
Without access to social media data, ensuring voters have verifiable information rather than manipulated content is difficult. Read more »
May 24
Africa: Italy's Giorgia Meloni Woos Africa
The far-right Italian Prime Minister has reached out to Africa - but is it only about immigration? Read more »
May 23
Africa: As East Africa Grows, Southern Africa Is Being Left Behind
Why is Southern Africa's economic growth the worst of all Africa's regions, while East Africa is number one? Read more »
May 20
Africa: Could Mozambique's Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado?
New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. Read more »
May 16
Africa: AU Ban On Gruesome Donkey Skin Trade Is a Game-Changer
Donkeys are an important part of life across Africa - countries must now ensure the ban is implemented. Read more »
May 15
Africa: Retaining U.S. Influence in Africa Requires Bridge-Building With China
In a complex new multipolar world, a country's allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Read more »
May 13
Africa: How Can South Africa's Minister of Police Improve Policing?
With little sign that violent crime is under control, oversight by the minister is vital for effective policing. Read more »
May 10
Africa: Bold African Union Role Needed to Stabilise East DRC
The African Union lacks a coherent strategy that can reduce tensions between countries and improve security coordination. Read more »
May 09
Africa: Kenya Is Once Again in FATF's Crosshairs
To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved. Read more »