Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi, Kagame to Meet On Crucial Eastern DRC Peace Deal

João Lourenço's Luanda peace deal seems unlikely to resolve the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read more »

Africa: Cattle Rustling - a Lifeline for Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin

Insurgents fund their activities through stealing cows - making it more difficult to address organised crime and terrorism. Read more »

Cameroon: Has Cameroon's Far North Become a Drug Stronghold?

Due to a lack of control, drug trafficking is increasing and fuelling insecurity in the north of Cameroon. Read more »

Southern Africa: Can Tanzania Bring East and Southern Africa Together On East DRC?

Tanzania's geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region's various peace efforts. Read more »

Africa: The Revived Luanda Process - Inching Towards Peace in East DRC?

Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen. Read more »

Africa: Cementing US-Angola Ties - the Significance of Biden's Visit

Although there are benefits for both countries, the US is clearly challenging the dominance of China and Russia in Southern Africa. Read more »

Rwanda: Are Rwandan Troops Becoming Cabo Delgado's Main Security Provider?

In three years, the Rwandan contingent in Mozambique has grown dramatically and expanded its operations across five districts. Read more »

Nigeria: Capitalising On Operation Lake Sanity's Success Against Boko Haram

Boko Haram factions continually adapt to new counter-terrorism tactics, so strategies must be flexible and systematic. Read more »

Chad: Can Chad's November Elections Improve On Past Disputed Polls?

The upcoming elections are vital for returning Chad to constitutional rule, but to do so, they must be fair and credible. Read more »

Angola: Angola's Crackdown On Protesters Could Fuel Separatist Violence

Using harsh justice to resolve a political struggle could lead to youth radicalisation and violence in eastern Angola. Read more »

Africa: Is the World Finally Growing Weary of Kagame's Excesses?

After another landslide election victory, there are signs that the international community is growing impatient with Rwanda's president. Read more »

Africa: Military Muscle Rather Than Mediation Prevails in DRC

Despite a growing military coalition, President Tshisekedi is failing to subdue the M23 rebels in his country's east. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rampant Cobalt Smuggling and Corruption Deny Billions to DRC

The country's extractive reform strategy doesn't address the impact of illegal cobalt mining on people, the environment and the economy. Read more »

Africa: Cabinda to Cape Town - How Crime-Proof Are Africa's Atlantic Shores?

With all eyes on pirates and politics in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, who is keeping an eye on Africa's South Atlantic? Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Faking Cash and Making Cash in the DRC

The DRC is an origin, transit and destination country for counterfeit currency, most of which is US dollar-denominated. Read more »

Africa: Bold African Union Role Needed to Stabilise East DRC

The African Union lacks a coherent strategy that can reduce tensions between countries and improve security coordination. Read more »

Rwanda: Ramaphosa Tries to Patch Up Relations With Rwanda

Has South Africa's leader been advised to put on hold the Southern African Development Community mission in east DRC? Read more »

Africa: Organised Criminals Make Douala Their Gateway to Global Markets

Cameroon's main seaport has become a transit hub for illegal exports from West and Central Africa. Read more »

Cameroon: Northern Cameroon Is Losing the Battle Against Arms Trafficking

Surrounded by countries in conflict, the cross-border area has become a hub for gun-running. Read more »

Chad: Chad's Election Dice Are Loaded As Transition Deadline Looms

With an electoral process dominated by the interim president and former ruling party, Chad's transition is in jeopardy. Read more »

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 »

Africa: DRC Misses Another Opportunity to Build a Democracy

After accusations of an 'electoral coup' in 2018, the country's December 2023 polls were equally lacking in legitimacy. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Challenges Loom Before DRC Voting Day

The country must maintain electoral integrity by facing its issues head on. Read more »

Africa: Ransom Kidnappings Challenge North Cameroon

The region needs civil and military collaboration to bolster security and protect citizens. Read more »

Chad: Can Chad's Constitutional Referendum Still Be Saved?

Opponents of the transition process plan to boycott the 17 December vote on creating a unitary vs federalist state. Read more »