October 10, 2023
Africa: Africa Isn't Ready for a Withdrawal of Peacekeepers
Somalia, Mali and the DRC face significant security vacuums, which will undermine safety and worsen humanitarian conditions. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Africa: Africa Can End Its Rash of Military Coups
But sanctions aren't enough - the AU and states must tackle root causes, including electoral fraud and service delivery failure. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Africa: Can China Be a More Attractive Security Partner for Africa?
Beijing's Global Security Initiative may be more compelling than Western approaches, but comes with several challenges. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Africa: Organised Crime - The Fuel That Ignites Terrorism
Links between organised crime and terrorism in Africa have made it difficult to curb both offences. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Ethiopia: Targeted Killings and Repatriation Fail to Deter Ethiopian Migrants
Despite the dangers, Saudi Arabia remains a top destination for irregular migrants searching for a better life. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: Sudan Exposes the AU's Weak Response to Humanitarian Crises
The continental body should focus on coordinating and collaborating with humanitarian actors, rather than new structures and policies. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Benin: Benin Must Target the Illicit Activities That Enable Violent Extremism
Authorities should consult communities on how to break the ties between smugglers, hunters and violent extremist groups. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transition Depends On Both Dialogue and Transitional Justice
The challenge is balancing and integrating peace and justice for a gradual transition out of conflict. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Niger - Another Symptom of Africa's Weak Crisis-Response Capacity
As intergovernmental organisations grapple with security problems, it's time to review the African Peace and Security Architecture. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: Why Aren't More African Union Decisions On Security Implemented?
Given current threats to safety and stability, Africa needs decisions that are properly drafted and funded. Read more »
August 15, 2023
East Africa: East Africa Must Find Consensus On Its Growing Migration Crisis
A common approach would not only protect the rights of migrants and refugees, but strengthen regional economies and security. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Africa: Why Nigeria's Bandits Are Recruiting Women for Gunrunning
In a strategy honed by Boko Haram, bandits are enlisting women for arms trafficking in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
August 09, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Must Look Beyond the Use of Force in Niger
Reports that the coup was triggered by rivalries and personal interests offer room for political manoeuvre and constructive dialogue. Read more »
August 03, 2023
West Africa: Turning Away From Terrorism - Lessons From the Lake Chad Basin
Nearly a decade of experience managing Boko Haram defectors is invaluable for West Africa and the Sahel. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Central African Republic: Conflict and Organised Crime Are Razing CAR's Rainforests
International support is needed to sanction businesses complicit in timber trafficking from the Central African Republic. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Has Cote D'Ivoire Found the Solution to Violent Extremism?
The threat isn't over, but the spread has been contained by adapting and balancing military and social responses. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Mozambique: Winning Talk Doesn't Mean Mozambique's Insurgency Is Over
Political leaders hope to assuage investors' security concerns, which have held up natural gas extraction in Cabo Delgado. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Rise in Al-Shabaab Attacks Calls for Localised Solutions
County governments and affected communities need more decisive roles in security decisions and resources to empower police reservists. Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Sudan: Sudan's Crisis Could Delay South Sudan's Already Slow Transition
To protect oil revenue and avoid disrupting its faltering peace process, South Sudan must remain neutral on Sudan's war. Read more »
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 »