August 09, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 »