February 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DRC Peace Processes Miss the Mark
Deteriorating security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo raises questions about the Nairobi and Luanda processes. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Somalia: An Ocean of Weapons - Arms Smuggling to Somalia
Rather than relying on foreign navies, Horn of Africa countries must lead in stemming illicit arms inflows. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Mozambique: Rwanda Expands Its Protection of Mozambique's Natural Resources
After securing its gas enterprises, Rwandan security forces now guard Cabo Delgado's lucrative graphite and ruby mines. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Hopefuls Make Vague Promises On Security
A radical departure from existing policy is needed to enhance safety, but candidates' proposed reforms miss the mark. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Loses National Treasures to the Northern War
International cooperation is needed to recover artefacts stolen from the country's conflict-ridden regions. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Africa: Africa's Approach to Countering Terrorism Still Misses the Mark
After two decades of violent extremism, fundamental elements in preventing the threat remain absent from AU plans. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Burkina Faso: Risks of Burkina Faso's New Military Approach to Terrorism
Without proper supervision and control, the use of 50 000 armed civilian auxiliaries could aggravate security problems. Read more »
January 05, 2023
North Africa: Instability Fuels North Africa's Illegal Tobacco Trade
Political and economic insecurity in the Balkans and Libya benefit transnational trafficking syndicates. Read more »
January 04, 2023
Africa: AU in 2023 - Closing the Gap Between Intention and Action?
The African Union Peace and Security Council remains largely reactive and selective in the conflicts it tackles. Read more »
November 29, 2022
Ethiopia: Peace Coalition Needed to Underpin Ethiopia's New Accord
Given the conflict's ethnic dimensions, the war coalitions established on both sides must be persuaded to back peace. Read more »
November 28, 2022
Africa: UN Peacekeeping on the Continent Needs Tighter Parameters
Missions struggle to navigate the political minefields that come with the broad goal of stabilising conflict situations. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Cameroon: Women Have a Vital Role in Reintegration Process
Although they understand community concerns about former Boko Haram associates, few women are formally involved in reintegration. Read more »
November 14, 2022
West Africa: Options for Reviving Security Cooperation in the Sahel
Funding shortfalls, changing strategic alliances, and Mali's withdrawal from the G5 Sahel call for a new approach. Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Are Red Flags About Militants in South Africa Alarmist?
Recent United States' actions suggest a lack of confidence in South Africa's ability to deal with terrorism. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Mali: How Women Mediators Shape Local Talks With Militants
Despite their invisibility in official negotiations, women play a decisive role in community peace agreements. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Ethiopia: Peace Agreement Pledges Transitional Justice for Ethiopia
The landmark inclusion of the AU's Transitional Justice Policy could prove vital to achieving lasting peace. Read more »
November 01, 2022
East Africa: Can the East African Community Stabilise Eastern DRC?
The bloc's first-ever troop deployment to a member country will test its capacity to resolve complex conflicts. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Africa: As Global Terror Groups Claim New Ground, An African Strategy Is Vital
Global terror groups have set their sights on Africa, making a common African Union-led approach a matter of urgency. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: What Do Protests Say About UN Peacekeeping in Africa?
Violent protests in DRC and Mali highlight fundamental aspects of peace missions that need reform. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Burkina Faso: Security Priorities for Burkina Faso's New Transition
After the second coup in nine months, divisions in the army and security forces must be urgently resolved. Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Careful Balance Needed to Advance Humanitarian Action While Countering Terror
South Africa must incorporate humanitarian clauses in counter-terrorism legislation to protect victims of war. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Sudan: Can External Mediation Break Political Stalemate?
Trilateral intervention could help bridge differences between civilian groups and the military. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique's People Should Come Before Resources
Is an obsession with gas profits leading African countries to neglect the security of local populations? Read more »
September 27, 2022
East Africa: East Africa and the Horn Light the Way for Climate Migrants
A new declaration could set a precedent for regional cooperation on Africa's climate-change crisis. Read more »
September 19, 2022
West Africa: Hunger Grips Lake Chad Basin in the Face of Violent Insurgency
The Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum must prioritise the perfect storm threatening its stability and development plans. Read more »