July 19, 2023
Africa: Will the Russia-Africa Summit Balance Pageantry and Politics?
To avoid being seen as passive agents endorsing Moscow's narrow global interests, African leaders must assert the continent's priorities. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: Ruto Hustles to Dodge a Debt Trap
For all its economic and governance woes, Kenya seems to be on a better long-term trajectory than South Africa. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Africa: Risks and Rewards of AI for Organised Crime in Africa
Artificial intelligence is rapidly developing, presenting both new threats and opportunities for law enforcement. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Africa: Macron's Financing Summit Provides More Momentum Than Money
The measure of success will be in what happens at several upcoming meetings where binding decisions can be made. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Africa: MINUSMA Leaves Mali - Will Regional Leaders Step Up On Security?
The UN mission's withdrawal opens the door for assertive political leadership by ECOWAS and the AU. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Africa's Ukraine-Russia Mediation Needed a Clearer AU Footprint
The peace mission was an important opportunity to elevate African countries' collective role in world affairs. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Africa: Africa's Bond Walls and Ballot Trains
A year of reckoning approaches, with 20 elections and a wall of over 10 bond redemptions due in 2024. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: Prigozhin's Rebellion Throws Wagner's African Future Into Doubt
Will Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin's astonishing march on Moscow scupper the company's influence on the continent? Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Boko Haram Brings IEDs Back to Cameroon
Addressing the terror group's use of improvised explosive devices must include more intelligence and awareness raising. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: Journalism On Trial in Africa - Fortitude and Fake News
Powerful elites are using the fake news narrative to target journalists and evade accountability. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Africa: African Peace Mission - One Step Forward, One Step Back?
Although the initiative is a milestone in Africa's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a better organised, broader collective effort is needed. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Africa: What Africa Wants and What the West Needs to Do
Democracy generally follows development, so Africa's friends should focus on unlocking rapid growth through better governance. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: Supportive Families Are Pivotal to Preventing Violent Extremism
Positive bonds with parents, extended family and caregivers can deter young people from joining violent extremist groups. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Africa: Civilian-State Security Cooperation in Benin and Togo - a Double-Edged Sword
Civilians can help defeat violent extremists, but their continued support depends on authorities guaranteeing their safety. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Africa: Is the Blue Economy a Route to Stronger AU-EU Ties?
The two continents share maritime spaces. An agreement on equitable and joint responsibilities could boost development and prosperity. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Africa: Nigeria Should Engage China for AfCFTA Success
Aligning trade and investment interests under the AfCFTA can activate more productive Nigeria-China relations. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Africa: Could This Round of Debt Dialogue Push Zimbabwe to Reform?
Considering the government's dismal track record on resolving the debt crisis, the chances of success seem small. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: Could UN Funding for AU Peace Missions Become the Norm?
Recent developments are positive for Africa but don't lessen the need for a robust AU Peace Fund. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: Is Africa Ready for Meaningful Participation in the G20?
Joining the global forum presents political, cultural and technical challenges for the AU, which has been relatively inward-looking. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: Climate Disaster Is Reshaping the World - Can Africa Make Its Mark?
As global economic, security and climate crises coalesce, will Africa fall deeper into victimhood or turn the continent around? Read more »
May 12, 2023
Africa: Comoros-Mayotte Saga a Microcosm of Africa-Europe Migration Crisis
The flow of undocumented migrants to Mayotte is straining relations, and the island's response runs counter to AU policy. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Africa: Women Step Up to the Transition in Mali
Despite their institutional under-representation, women do not want to remain on the sidelines of political change. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: Western Cape a Beacon of Hope for South Africa Violence Prevention
Despite budget constraints, the province is supporting parents as part of an internationally recognised approach to violence prevention. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Africa: Sudan's War Poses Grave Risks for Chad and CAR
With their shared border communities and militia activities, the two countries have previously suffered from Sudan's deadly conflicts. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Africa: Time to Re-Assess Terrorism Prevention in Africa?
Including mental health services that target social and behavioural drivers could improve the poor prevention record. Read more »
Institute for Security Studies (Tshwane/Pretoria)
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