August 22
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 »
August 20
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 »
August 19
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 »
August 09
Africa: Is Russia's War Against Ukraine Spilling Over Into Africa?
Dangerous signs of a proxy Russia-Ukraine war on the continent could have grave implications for Africa. Read more »
August 02
Africa: In Libya, Everything Comes Down to Military Muscle
The arrest of Libyans who allegedly received military training in South Africa hints at the nature of power in the north African country. Read more »
July 31
Senegal: Can Senegal Get the Casamance Peace Process Over the Finish Line?
To resolve the 42-year conflict once and for all, recent steps towards peace must be consolidated. Read more »
July 26
South Sudan: Is Proceeding With Elections in South Sudan the Lesser of Many Evils?
Even if it had another decade, the country is unlikely to be ready for elections in a manner that would satisfy most stakeholders. Read more »
July 22
Africa: Time for Ethiopia's Political Elite to Demonstrate Vision
The country needs a nationwide ceasefire and for political settlement through dialogue to be prioritised over factionalism and ethnic rivalry. Read more »
July 23
Africa: As AES and ECOWAS Drift Apart, Dialogue On the Fundamentals Is Vital
Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes. Read more »
July 17
Africa: AU Police Need a Greater Hand in Peace and Security Governance
The African Union has underutilised policing in its peacebuilding efforts - it's time police had a voice in decision making. Read more »
July 10
Africa: Why the African Union Should Weigh in On the Gaza Crisis
Unlike its ambiguous response to the Russia-Ukraine war, the AU's position on the destruction of Gaza has been clear. Read more »
July 08
Africa: Mozambique Can Learn From Other African Countries About Hosting IDPs
Assisting internally displaced people is crucial for humanitarian and security reasons, but the government has no plan to support them. Read more »
July 03
Ethiopia: Without Peace in Ethiopia, Transitional Justice Will Be Difficult
A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is necessary for the country to reap the benefits of effective transitional justice. Read more »
June 28
Africa: Burhan and Hemedti's Deadly Hunger Games
As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict. Read more »
June 20
Africa: African Refugees Neglected As Crises Worsen
World Refugee Day is a reminder that Africa and the world cannot peacefully maintain the current pace of displacement. Read more »
June 11
Somalia: UN Funds for AU Peace Operations - Somalia As a Test Case
Should the African Union focus on a single situation - or apply UN Security Council Resolution 2719 to various conflicts? Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Governance Scenarios in South Africa - Growth Vs Stability?
Two possible national coalitions (ANC-DA-IFP or ANC-MK) are a choice between economic growth and stability, with KZN as the sacrificial lamb. Read more »
May 30
Mozambique: Samim Withdrawal From Cabo Delgado - Uncomfortable Truths
Why is the region turning away from an international terrorist organisation on its doorstep that is growing in influence? Read more »
May 10
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 »
April 25
Africa: Boko Haram Factional Violence Worries Islamic State
In its quest to expand beyond North East Nigeria, JAS-ISWAP clashes aren't in the global terror group's interests. Read more »
April 17
Africa: Defections Alone Won't Break ISWAP Terror Group
Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP. Read more »
April 16
Africa: Escalation of Middle East Hostilities Will Have Ripple Effects for Africa
Africa could be drawn into proxy battles that have domino effects on security, foreign investment and trade relationships. Read more »
March 15
Africa: More Guns, Less Grain As Conflict and Hunger Claim African Lives
The use of starvation as a weapon of war is reversing decades of improvements in global hunger. Read more »
March 14
Niger: Transition in Niger - Avoiding the Dangers of Stagnation
With ECOWAS sanctions lifted, the military authorities must rapidly set the course for Niger to return to civilian rule. Read more »
March 07
Africa: Russia's Africa Corps - More Than Old Wine in a New Bottle
Reorganising Wagner as Africa Corps enables Russia to expand its Africa strategy through direct state means. Read more »