July 06, 2023
Africa: MINUSMA Leaves Mali - Will Regional Leaders Step Up On Security?
The UN mission's withdrawal opens the door for assertive political leadership by ECOWAS and the AU. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Africa's Ukraine-Russia Mediation Needed a Clearer AU Footprint
The peace mission was an important opportunity to elevate African countries' collective role in world affairs. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Boko Haram Brings IEDs Back to Cameroon
Addressing the terror group's use of improvised explosive devices must include more intelligence and awareness raising. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Senegal: Avoiding the Worst-Case Scenario in Senegal
Extreme positions taken by all sides of the political spectrum make resolving the crisis more difficult. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: Supportive Families Are Pivotal to Preventing Violent Extremism
Positive bonds with parents, extended family and caregivers can deter young people from joining violent extremist groups. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone At a Crossroads Ahead of June 2023 Polls
New electoral laws, high youth unemployment and low trust in government could be decisive in this month's polls. Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Is South Africa's Defence Force Up for New Thinking?
Military leaders must align a declining budget with the kind of operations the defence force should prepare for. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: Could UN Funding for AU Peace Missions Become the Norm?
Recent developments are positive for Africa but don't lessen the need for a robust AU Peace Fund. Read more »
May 22, 2023
South Africa: Wheels Come Off South Africa's Hollow Version of Non-Alignment
A foreign policy of non-alignment only works when based on a dispassionate and objective reading of global geopolitics. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Sudan: Functional Borders Could Be Lifesaving for Sudan's Refugees
The region's weak border administration limits the ability of aid organisations to provide humanitarian assistance. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Chad: Chad Two Years Later - Little Progress, Plenty to Worry About
Despite some positive steps, a return to constitutional order and civilian rule is still a long way off. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Sudan: Stopping the Spread of Sudan's Bloodshed
As civil war looms, consensus among the multitude of peace brokers is vital to prevent a regional contagion. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Africa: Time to Re-Assess Terrorism Prevention in Africa?
Including mental health services that target social and behavioural drivers could improve the poor prevention record. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Cameroon: Insecurity Grows in Cameroon As Reintegration Efforts Stall
Problems with the reintegration of former Boko Haram members make preventing violent extremism and organised crime difficult. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Chad: Islamic State's Use of Tech Could Prolong Lake Chad Basin Violence
Deploying drones and other technology might change the conflict dynamics, giving violent extremists the upper hand. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia's Xenophobic Plans Backfire On Its Fragile Economy
President Kaïs Saied's attempt to scapegoat black migrants is costing the country socially, economically and diplomatically. Read more »
April 05, 2023
West Africa: Is Niger's Counter-Terrorism Approach an Exception in the Sahel?
Unlike its neighbours, Niger has made dialogue with violent extremist groups an important part of its strategy. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado - Two Years Since the Palma Invasion
The attack prompted nations and security companies to help fight one of Africa's most rapidly evolving terrorist hotspots. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Is Cyclone Freddy's Record-Breaking Devastation the New Normal?
Thousands have been displaced by weather-related disasters in Southern Africa, which are becoming more brutal and frequent. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Chad: Do Those Seeking Peace in Chad Need to Prepare for War?
Despite committing to reconciliation, Chad's transitional government is prioritising military investments and security cooperation with foreign countries. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's New President Must Prioritise the Boko Haram Crisis
Violent extremism has outlived three Nigerian presidencies - will Bola Tinubu be the leader who ends the onslaught? Read more »
March 08, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab On the Defensive - Is It Time to Celebrate?
Government efforts need coordination at various levels to prevent the terrorist group from regaining control and striking back. Read more »
March 07, 2023
West Africa: New Targets Needed to Manage West Africa's Military Transitions
Recurring coups and protracted military rule should spur regional actors to explore other ways of achieving stability. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DRC's Peace Plans Must Prioritise Humanitarian Aid
Ceasefires and security objectives are understandably the priority, but assisting refugees is central to achieving peace. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Africa: Record Numbers of Displaced Africans Face Worsening Prospects
While the world focuses on Ukraine, unprecedented funding shortages and shrinking migration pathways leave Africans stranded. Read more »