March 31
West Africa: Can West African Nations Come Together to Stop Terrorism Spreading?
Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation. Read more »
March 25
Sudan: Could Prolonged Warfare in Sudan Lead to the Country Splitting?
Shifting military dynamics, political fragmentation and external interference could escalate clashes, pushing the country towards partition. Read more »
March 24
West Africa: Does Climate Change Fuel Terrorism in the Sahel?
Local populations feel the effects of climate change, but new research shows only indirect links to violent extremism. Read more »
March 20
Africa: Anatomy of SADC's Failure in Eastern DRC
The premature withdrawal of SADC troops reveals deep-seated political problems and military capacity limitations. Read more »
March 19
South Sudan: 'Transition Fatigue' in South Sudan Ramps Up Tensions
The recent conflict is rooted in repeated extensions of the transition timeframe and enduring political and security problems. Read more »
March 17
Africa: Lake Chad Basin Insurgents Raise the Stakes With Weaponised Drones
ISWAP's enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region. Read more »
March 04
Africa: West African Wildlife Sanctuary Becomes a Hub of Insecurity
Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts. Read more »
March 03
Africa: Civil Society Needs a Role in Mali's Security Reforms
Security sector reforms that began well before the country's two coups still suffer from a lack of effective civil society participation. Read more »
February 25
West Africa: Ecowas Is Still Pivotal to Steadying the Gambia's Transition
Divisions over the latest draft constitution, which extends executive power and term limits, necessitate ECOWAS' involvement. Read more »
February 19
Africa: Funding for Somalia's New AU Peace Mission Hangs in the Balance
With delays in activating a new UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism, both organisations must now re-double their efforts to secure funds. Read more »
February 11
Central Africa: Overcoming Security Dilemmas in the Great Lakes Region
Mistrust between leaders and the region's militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult - but essential. Read more »
February 07
Africa: Eastern DRC - Unpacking the Difficult Task of Regional Diplomacy
As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts. Read more »
January 29
Cameroon: Expanding Cameroon's Successful Green Militarisation Strategy to Protect Elephants
The global demand for ivory is driving heavily armed poachers from Chad and Sudan into Cameroon's Bouba Ndjida National Park. Read more »
January 27
Chad: Decades of Security Cooperation Under Threat in Lake Chad Basin
Niger has suspended its participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force, and Chad has threatened to withdraw. Read more »
January 21
Mozambique: Chapo's Heavy Burden - Restoring Mozambique's Fractured Social Fabric
The new president must not only end post-electoral violence, but reverse the political and economic exclusion that fuelled it. Read more »
January 15
Africa: Despite Rising Conflict, Africa's Peace Parks Can Promote Development
Inclusive conservation in both stable and conflict regions should be considered in economic and development planning. Read more »
January 08
Sudan: Sudan's Civil War Fuels a New Regional Conflict Economy
The conflict has catalysed the region's illicit markets as people turn to smuggling networks for essential goods. Read more »
January 09
Africa: Why Were Africa's Violence Levels Up in 2024?
Increasing levels of extreme poverty in Africa were turbocharged by COVID-19, fuelling the fire of relative deprivation. Read more »
January 14
Africa: Can Burundi Afford to Pull Its Troops Out of Somalia?
Withdrawing from the AU peace mission in Somalia could have significant consequences for Burundi. Read more »
January 07
Africa: Keeping the Spotlight On Africa's Child Soldiers
As violence and instability rise, African countries must reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and support DDR initiatives. Read more »
December 13, 2024
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 »
December 12, 2024
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 »
December 10, 2024
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 »
November 29, 2024
South Sudan: South Sudan's 'Game of Thrones' Continues
The fourth postponement of elections in less than a decade raises doubts South Sudan will ever reach democracy. Read more »
November 28, 2024
Africa: Benin Must Stay One Step Ahead of Violent Extremists Using IEDs
Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups' changing tactics. Read more »
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