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 »
February 27
Africa: African Countries Join a United Front Against Israeli Occupation
The timing of last week's ICJ hearings could lead to greater compliance with the court's ruling than in previous cases. Read more »
February 22
Africa: Vote-Based Decisions Could Sharpen the Peace and Security Council
Using the ballot as well as consensus would strengthen and accelerate the AU's ability to deal with conflict situations. Read more »
February 21
Africa: Burkina Faso - Progress and Problems After Two Years of Transition
The country's ECOWAS withdrawal is a major setback for an already difficult transition from coup state to constitutional rule. Read more »
February 14
East Africa: Failure to Apply East Africa's Mifugo Protocol Keeps Violence Simmering
The protocol provides the means to tackle cattle rustling and related crimes, but no countries have ratified it. Read more »
February 12
Africa: Impact of Red Sea Crisis On Africa – Red Flag or Red Herring?
Africa will feel the effects, but smart countries could derive some benefits from the Red Sea turmoil. Read more »
February 09
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 »
February 07
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 »
January 31
Africa: Does Africa's Peace and Security Council Need Stronger Members?
Around half the countries bidding to join the PSC in 2024 are 'small states' with limited diplomatic clout. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: Northern Kenya's Disarmament Dilemma
More guns mean more attacks - but communities see small arms as vital for their protection against bandits. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Looser Gun Laws Could Deepen Nigeria's Security Crisis
With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire. Read more »
January 17
Africa: Can South Sudan Meet Its Election Deadline This Time?
Missed peace agreement targets and poor election preparations could result in a disputed election or another extension. Read more »
January 12
Sudan: After a Glimmer of Hope, Sudan's Peace Effort Fades
Burhan and Hemedti, the bitter foes leading Sudan's civil war, have missed two dates to talk peace. Read more »
January 11
Africa: African Countries Should Not Entertain Taking Forcibly Displaced Palestinians
If Israel is indeed considering this option, African states cannot ignore the legal, humanitarian and political implications. Read more »
December 15, 2023
East Africa: Inconsistencies Are Costing the AU Mission in Somalia
The country's plea for an AU troop drawdown pause exposes security doubts and raises concerns for regional stability. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Mistakes Cost the Country Its Civilians
Caution is crucial in airstrikes to prevent tragic accidents like the recent bombing in Kaduna State. Read more »