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 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 »
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 »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Mistakes Cost the Country Its Civilians
Caution is crucial in airstrikes to prevent tragic accidents like the recent bombing in Kaduna State. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: Why Aren't Sanctions Preventing Coups in Africa?
Sanctions and suspensions of membership from the AU and regional blocs aren't as effective as they once were. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: Drones As Weapons - Africa Needs Better Data to Anticipate Risk
A lack of documented evidence leaves the continent vulnerable and ill-equipped to shape an evolving policy debate. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Ghana: Ghana's Sophisticated Artisanal Firearms Trade Needs Regulating
A controlled legal market for craft arms manufacturing could curb the growing threat posed by these weapons. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Africa: Africa's Three Waves of Coups
Generalising about the 100 coups in post-independence Africa is difficult, but common primary drivers can be discerned. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Africa: Africa Can End Its Rash of Military Coups
But sanctions aren't enough - the AU and states must tackle root causes, including electoral fraud and service delivery failure. 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 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 »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Is South Africa's Defence Force Up for New Thinking?
Military leaders must align a declining budget with the kind of operations the defence force should prepare for. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Chad: Chad Two Years Later - Little Progress, Plenty to Worry About
Despite some positive steps, a return to constitutional order and civilian rule is still a long way off. Read more »
March 07, 2023
West Africa: New Targets Needed to Manage West Africa's Military Transitions
Recurring coups and protracted military rule should spur regional actors to explore other ways of achieving stability. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Somalia: An Ocean of Weapons - Arms Smuggling to Somalia
Rather than relying on foreign navies, Horn of Africa countries must lead in stemming illicit arms inflows. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Central Africa: Wagner Is Being Used in Africa As a Proxy to Target Civilians
The issue here is not which combatant the Russian military company is backing but its treatment of civilians. Read more »
July 28, 2022
West Africa: Arms Trafficking From Libya to Niger Is Back in Business
Countries in West Africa need to collaborate to stem the tide of weapons flowing through Niger. Read more »
June 28, 2022
Africa: Can Africa Stay On Target to Silence the Guns By 2030?
A new framework enables the African Union to track progress on the long road to achieving a conflict-free continent. Read more »
May 18, 2022
Mozambique: Ugandan Soldiers in Cabo Delgado Could Add Fuel to the Fire
Supporting a local militia that largely comprises the dominant Makonde ethnic group might worsen the conflict's ethnic dimension. Read more »