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 »

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 »

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 »

West Africa: Can Ecowas Revive Its Counter-Terrorism Efforts?

Lack of funding and sharp political divisions have derailed the implementation of ECOWAS' counter-terrorism plan. Read more »

Africa: Aid Workers Are Increasingly Seen As Fair Game in Violent Conflicts

In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend. 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: Can SAMIDRC Be Spared the Fate of Previous Peace Missions?

SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors. 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 »

Ethiopia: Tigray Must Avert Another Cycle of War

As tensions between two TPLF factions rise, urgent measures are needed to prevent another crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Read more »

Africa: The AU Takes Aim At Africa's New Brand of Mercenaries

A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. Read more »

Mozambique: Climate, Conflict and Aid - Three-Pronged Solution Needed for Mozambique

The protracted crisis in Cabo Delgado requires a triple nexus approach to climate change, conflict and humanitarian assistance. Read more »

West Africa: Rethinking Responses to Coups in West Africa

ECOWAS should use its special summit on regional integration in 2025 to reconsider its approach to managing coups. 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 »

Africa: What's in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa

It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens' right to choose their tech. 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 »

Africa: Can the AU Move From Theory to Practice On Citizen Engagement?

Despite some progress, several barriers still prevent citizens from effectively working with the African Union at its Peace and Security Council. 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 »

Africa: The End of ISWAP's 'Hearts and Minds' Strategy?

As the terrorist group's relations with civilians deteriorate, governments should use the opportunity to rebuild trust with affected communities. Read more »

Sudan: More Focus Needed On Sexual Violence Against Males in Sudan

Although sexual violence during armed conflicts is increasingly recognised, attacks on men and boys remain a blind spot. Read more »

Uganda: Better Late Than Never? Uganda Convicts Rebel in Landmark Case

After spending 15 years in custody, LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo's conviction raises questions about Uganda's commitment to trying international crimes. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Citizens, Not Soldiers, Must Protect and Demand Democracy

Recent protests show that citizens can demand accountability from their leaders instead of waiting for coups to fix broken governments. Read more »

Africa: Community-Oriented Policing - Missing Link in AU Counter-Terrorism Operations

Despite being recognised globally as an effective strategy, community-oriented policing has been underused in Africa's peace missions. Read more »

Africa: African Protest Politics - Coincidence, Correction or Contagion?

In a new era of political activism and change, Africa's youth are no longer content to sit on the sidelines. Read more »