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 »
September 16, 2022
Central Africa: Wagner Is Being Used in Africa As a Proxy to Target Civilians
The issue here is not which combatant the Russian military company is backing but its treatment of civilians. Read more »
September 15, 2022
West Africa: Terrorists' Use of Tech in West Africa Must Be Contained
With violent extremists skilfully exploiting digital platforms, Africa should pressure tech companies to deal with terrorism online. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Mozambique: The Many Roots of Mozambique's Deadly Insurgency
New field research in Cabo Delgado sheds light on one of Africa's least understood violent conflicts. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Chad: Industries Can Prosper in Conflict-Affected Lake Chad Basin
Job creation is vital to countering Boko Haram, and successful business practices in the region point the way. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Digital Humanitarianism in Africa - Hope or Hype?
Technology can help deliver aid and services more effectively - but can be harmful if users don't know its risks. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Can Nigeria Finance Its War Against Insurgents?
The revenue crunch will make it difficult to counter the surge in violence from Boko Haram and other groups. Read more »