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 »

Mali: Terrorist Roadblocks Strangle the Economies of Mali and Its Neighbours

JNIM's blockades have become a strategic weapon that threatens regional commerce and the Malian army, and harms civilians. 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 »

Botswana: Botswana Has Valued Good Governance As Much As Diamonds

The country's trajectory shows that natural endowments are neither destiny nor curse; governance determines the outcome. 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 »

Nigeria: Criminal Networks Exploit Nigerian Children in Illegal Oil Trade

Children are drawn into dangerous oil theft operations after witnessing the financial benefits that peers and adults gain from this illicit work. Read more »

Africa: Remittances As Development Finance - Africa's Overlooked Billions

Other global south economies provide valuable lessons on successfully transforming remittance flows into broad-based growth. Read more »

Africa: Saudi Arabia in Africa - the Kingdom Courts the Continent

Saudi Arabia's late entry into Africa reflects its wider shift from religious outreach to strategic, state-led engagement. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Illicit Gulper Shark Oil Trade Threatens the Entire Species

A syndicate in Puntland's Bosaso port city operates in defiance of a recent ban on shark fishing. Read more »

Africa: Ghana's Digital Revolution Could Finally Unlock Economic Growth

From smart IDs to AI hubs, digitisation can fast-track growth and close the gap with global peers like South Korea. Read more »

Africa: Angola's Wave of Protests Reflects Historic Lows in MPLA Support

The current cost-of-living demonstrations indicate widespread dissatisfaction that could continue into the 2027 electoral year. Read more »

Africa: Can Africa Stand Together Against Trump's Tariff Assault?

Some say Africa should present a unified response to US tariffs - but is that possible? Read more »

Morocco: Morocco's Alleged Dollar Diplomacy Is Yielding Dividends

More and more countries - and former SA President Jacob Zuma - are backing Rabat's plan for autonomy for Western Sahara. Read more »

Africa: Regional Trade Could Focus South Africa's Muddled Foreign Policy

Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa. Read more »

Africa: Critical Minerals and Tech Dependency - a Key G20 Issue for Africa

As global powers and the tech industry compete for African minerals, the continent needs tech diplomats to negotiate fairer deals. Read more »

Africa: BRICS Summit 2025 - Will Slow and Steady Actually Win the Race?

A back-to-basics approach may be needed to reverse the bloc's flagging momentum. Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Help Steer the World Away From Deep-Sea Mining

Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Not Miss the Boat On the WTO Fishing Subsidies Deal

Despite the high cost of illegal fishing, only a third of African countries have signed the landmark agreement that will soon take effect. Read more »

Africa: How Will the Iran Crisis Impact Africa?

The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it's creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently. Read more »

South Africa: Cyber Attacks Expose the Vulnerability of South Africa's Ports

A joint effort is needed to prevent the unprecedented attack on Transnet's port operating systems becoming the new normal. Read more »