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June 17
Africa: Will Global Turmoil Push Africa's Leaders to Prioritise Agriculture?
The path to transforming agriculture is clear; the challenge is getting leaders to appreciate the value of agri-prosperity. Read more »
June 04
Africa: JNIM's Blockade Tactics Threaten West Africa's Trade Corridors
Recent terror attacks across Mali have intensified JNIM's blockades of vital transport routes connecting port cities to Sahelian capitals. Read more »
June 02
South Africa: Can South Africa Afford to Keep Starlink Out?
Achieving the country's ambitious goal of 100% broadband access by 2030 could require a trade-off between politics and connectivity. Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Economic Hardship Drives Kenyans Onto Russia's Brutal Frontline
High youth unemployment exposes young Kenyans, like thousands across Africa, to exploitation and false promises of lucrative jobs abroad. Read more »
May 11
Africa: The Optics, Interests and Limits of China's Tariff Offer to Africa
Without a collective approach from African states, China's tariff-free market access will not be the silver bullet many expect. Read more »
May 04
South Africa: South Africa's Road Rage Problem Goes Deeper Than Bad Drivers
Accumulated stress, inequality and normalised violence find expression on the road - and a firearm can turn misperception fatal. Read more »
April 30
Africa: Nigeria-Niger-Benin - Cross-Border Trade Resumes Amid Security Risks
The Tsamiya-Kamba corridor will revive regional commerce, but jihadist expansion could quickly unravel the gains. Read more »
April 27
Central Africa: Internet Shutdowns Won't Solve Central Africa's Political Crises
Silencing the internet during unrest buys governments time but corrodes the trust and economic foundations that stability requires. Read more »
April 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Why Minerals-for-Security Deals Won't Save the DR Congo
Resource bartering doesn't deliver stability - it perpetuates institutional fragility and rarely builds public trust and legitimacy in African governments. Read more »
April 21
Africa: A Quiet U.S.-AU Deal That Could Reshape Investment in Africa
The Trump administration and the AU have started a bold journey that could 'flip the script' on decades of development cooperation. Read more »
April 14
Senegal: Digital Radicalisation in Senegal - Early Warning of an Evolving Terror Threat
As the risk of jihadist influence grows in southeastern Senegal, the digital dimension must be integrated into terrorism prevention strategies. Read more »
March 17
Africa: African Ship Registries - a Safe Harbour for Shadow Fleets?
The number of high-risk vessels flying African flags has surged, increasing risks to legitimate shipping interests and foreign investment. Read more »
March 13
Africa: AGOA Changes Add to Africa's Rollercoaster Ride of U.S. Tariffs
AGOA was designed to give investors predictability - yet its benefits are now threatened by the turmoil of shifting US trade rules. Read more »
March 11
Africa: Could Short-Term Deals Weaken Russia's Enduring Influence in Africa?
Russia's Sahel approach responds to terrorism and fragile regimes - a very different scenario to its Southern Africa ties. Read more »
February 25
West Africa: U.S. Minerals Diplomacy Tests Sahel Countries' Partnership Choices
Can the security-for-minerals approach yield win-win outcomes for Sahelian states beyond diplomatic recognition? Read more »
February 24
Mauritius: Can Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?
For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset - but time is running out and decisive steps are needed. Read more »
February 23
South Africa: From SONA to the Street - What Real Dialogue in South Africa Looks Like
Whether national or local, dialogue is about listening, and doesn't work as a once-off, performative undertaking. Read more »
February 03
Africa: After a Decade of AU Reform, Collective African Security Remains Elusive
The same leaders who routinely invoke 'African solutions' seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or secondary. Read more »
January 29
Africa: Decision Making Under Pressure - Africa's Test in 2026
The greatest risk to Africa's future is not inaction, but reactive crisis responses that inadvertently lock in long-term constraints. Read more »
January 26
Uganda: Did Uganda's Internet Shutdowns During Elections Backfire?
The state cited the need to prevent disinformation - but the ban may have increased citizens' mistrust instead. Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Stilfontein Mine Disaster - The Deadly Cost of Information Failure
Last year's tragic events at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa show the danger of poor information in policing operations. Read more »
January 15
Africa: Deal-Making Trumps Democratic Principles in U.S. Approach to Africa
Donald Trump's national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China's dominance. Read more »
December 19, 2025
Africa: Offline and Silenced - Africa's Quiet Rise of Internet Repression
Africa was hit by a record number of digital shutdowns in 2025 that stifled opposition and undermined democracy. Read more »
December 08, 2025
Zambia: Can Zambia Capitalise On Intensifying Great Power Rivalry?
To advance development while safeguarding its sovereignty, Zambia must navigate competition from China, the EU and the US. Read more »
November 10, 2025
Mozambique: Terrorism Takes Its Toll On Mozambique's Gas Revenue
TotalEnergies' return to Cabo Delgado will cost an extra US$4.5 billion - reflecting the price of terrorism and poor resource governance. Read more »
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