Africa: Lake Chad Basin - Repeated Flooding Weakens an Already Stricken Region

Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region's many security and developmental challenges. Read more »

East Africa: Italy's Return to the Horn Must Come With an Apology

Italy's stance on its historical atrocities against Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia contradicts principles in its Mattei Plan for Africa. Read more »

Africa: Gambia's Transitional Justice Momentum Must Not Falter

As delays fuel public concerns, the government and ECOWAS must turn political will into action with the help of international partners. Read more »

Africa: Saving the Pancake Tortoise - a 'Living Emblem' of Kenya's Natural Heritage

These beautifully patterned creatures face extinction due to habitat loss, land clearance, the illegal pet trade and climate change. Read more »

Africa: Detective Task Teams - a Stopgap Response to SA's Crime Crisis

Testimony at police inquiries raises questions about the value of special units and task teams for investigating crime in South Africa. Read more »

Africa: Gen Z Loses Steam in Morocco

Youth uprisings in Madagascar seem to have been hijacked, while those in Morocco have been deflated. Read more »

Africa: Ant Traffickers in Kenya Expose Gaps in Biodiversity Protection

The illegal trade in giant African harvester ants endangers local biodiversity and could spread invasive species in destination countries. Read more »

Africa: Time to Double Down After Security Strikes Against Boko Haram Leaders

Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency. Read more »

Africa: A Little Too Late? the ICC's First Darfur Conflict Conviction

With funding for global institutions shrinking, the slow, arduous and costly task of international justice will weigh on ICC member states. Read more »

Africa: Water Wars - Has GERD Reset Africa's Hydropolitics?

Water scarcity in Africa is a crisis, and the GERD conflict shows why mutually beneficial cooperation agreements are vital. Read more »

Africa: AU's Somalia Peace Mission Cannot Deliver On Funding Pledges Alone

Without a predictable financing mechanism, the mission remains trapped in a cycle of insecurity, mounting arrears and political instability. Read more »

Africa: Can Africa Shift From Victim to Player At COP30?

Shaping global climate diplomacy requires strategic thinking and a new script during the upcoming COP30 negotiations. Read more »

Africa: Unity At Any Cost? AES States Jointly Leave the ICC

Withdrawing from the global court shows that the Alliance of Sahel States prioritises joint action, whatever the consequences. Read more »

Africa: Can Evidence-Based Policing Become Routine Across South Africa?

Pilot studies show evidence-based policing can cut crime levels, but real success requires translating new approaches into daily practice. Read more »

West Africa: West Africa Must Take the Helm in the Fight Against Piracy

With their strong track record of naval engagement, Gulf of Guinea states can achieve greater self-reliance on maritime security. Read more »

Africa: As the High Seas Treaty Takes Effect, Africa Can Help Chart Its Course

Africa's role in shaping the BBNJ Treaty shows how multilateralism can pave the way for equitable global ocean governance. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Must Prevent Dung Being Used for IED Terror Attacks

Better animal waste management and local intelligence can slow the smuggling and manufacture of explosives by violent extremists. Read more »

Africa: Focusing On M23 Allows ADF Insurgents to Expand in Eastern DR Congo

The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies. Read more »

Africa: With Three Bold Moves, Maritime Security in Africa Could Be Plain Sailing

Maritime issues are on the African Union's radar, but member states must push for a shift from ambition to action. Read more »

Africa: Has External Support Given the Central African Republic a False Sense of Security?

With elections planned for December, authorities should use their position of strength to tackle the roots of the country's crisis. Read more »

Africa: Why Did SA's Police Minister Order the Political Killings Task Team Shutdown?

Two imminent inquiries must clarify whether the minister was motivated by valid concerns or improper political motives. Read more »

Africa: Trump's Bullying Shows Signs of Backfiring

India defies US President Donald Trump's bullying; will African countries do the same? Read more »

Africa: The Rising Stakes of Foreign Investment in Africa

With labour's contribution to economic growth steadily growing, Africa must focus on improving inward financial flows. Read more »

Africa: Using the Power of Technology to Prevent Violence Against Children

Digital parenting support offers a scalable and cost-effective way to prevent violence against children and ensure happy families. Read more »

Africa: Why the AfCFTA Can't Simply Plug the U.S. Trade Gap

Africa's continental free trade area offers long-term promise, but expecting it to quickly compensate for US trade losses may be unrealistic. Read more »