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 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Loss and Damage Funding Vital After DRC and Rwanda Floods
Whole villages have been decimated, and communities need help to rebuild and recover, not just short-term humanitarian aid. Read more »
May 19, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Prepares to Go Back to the Future in Eastern DRC
SADC's unease with the East African force's activities in DRC could see Southern African troops returning to the troubled area. 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 »
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 »
May 02, 2023
Central Africa: Central Africa's Pangolins Slaughtered for Myths and Meat
Organised criminal networks that previously traded mostly with African elephant ivory are turning to pangolins. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Rwanda: Could FDI Be Rwanda's Lifeline As Donors Pull the Plug?
Rwanda has successfully raised donor aid, but growing its economy now depends on attracting foreign direct investment. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Cameroon: Insecurity Grows in Cameroon As Reintegration Efforts Stall
Problems with the reintegration of former Boko Haram members make preventing violent extremism and organised crime difficult. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Chad: Islamic State's Use of Tech Could Prolong Lake Chad Basin Violence
Deploying drones and other technology might change the conflict dynamics, giving violent extremists the upper hand. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Chad: Do Those Seeking Peace in Chad Need to Prepare for War?
Despite committing to reconciliation, Chad's transitional government is prioritising military investments and security cooperation with foreign countries. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Africa: Republic of the Congo Cannot Afford to Lose Its Sharks
Could artisanal fishers help prevent illegal fishing and the destruction of the valuable shark population? Read more »
March 02, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DRC's Peace Plans Must Prioritise Humanitarian Aid
Ceasefires and security objectives are understandably the priority, but assisting refugees is central to achieving peace. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DRC Peace Processes Miss the Mark
Deteriorating security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo raises questions about the Nairobi and Luanda processes. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Mozambique: Rwanda Expands Its Protection of Mozambique's Natural Resources
After securing its gas enterprises, Rwandan security forces now guard Cabo Delgado's lucrative graphite and ruby mines. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Central Africa: Can EU Investment Revive Lake Chad Basin's Economy?
With African guidance, Europe's controversial Global Gateway plan can complement existing development projects. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Africa: Sergey Lavrov Back to Africa With a Vengeance
Barely six months after the Russian foreign minister's first African tour, two more trips are in the offing. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Brinkmanship Is a Losing Proposition in the Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of the Congo must secure its people's safety if it wants lasting peace in the east. Read more »
December 02, 2022
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé and Príncipe's Hidden Turbulence
After another apparent failed coup, the country's ranking as a beacon of democracy in Africa is on shaky ground. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea - How Not to Rig, or Observe an Election
As President Obiang heads for another implausible 90%+ win, what value is there in bland election observer reports? Read more »
November 23, 2022
Cameroon: Women Have a Vital Role in Reintegration Process
Although they understand community concerns about former Boko Haram associates, few women are formally involved in reintegration. Read more »
November 01, 2022
East Africa: Can the East African Community Stabilise Eastern DRC?
The bloc's first-ever troop deployment to a member country will test its capacity to resolve complex conflicts. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: What Do Protests Say About UN Peacekeeping in Africa?
Violent protests in DRC and Mali highlight fundamental aspects of peace missions that need reform. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Cameroon: Kidnapping for Ransom On the Rise in North Cameroon
The double threat from Boko Haram and criminal gangs could further weaken the country's security situation. Read more »
October 21, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Needs to Clean Up His Inner Circle
This could help remedy the lack of international investment in the DRC - a country brimming with potential. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Burundi: Reform in Burundi Deepens Ruling Party Divisions
President Ndayishimiye's purge of top officials shows the fragility of recent economic and political policy changes. Read more »