July 16
Kenya: Will Kenya Be Better Prepared When Floods Hit Again?
Flooding claimed many lives and left hundreds of thousands displaced, dispossessed and angry at the authorities who failed them. Read more »
July 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's National Dialogue Needs a Reset
Considering that major political movements and actors reject the ongoing dialogue, a temporary pause and recalibration should be considered. Read more »
July 03
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
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 11
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 07
Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan's Hesitant Reforms
Having initiated democratic change, Tanzania's president appears to be fighting a rearguard action by Magufulist hardliners. Read more »
May 31
Africa: William Ruto Wins in Washington - but Does Kenya?
Not all Kenyans are enchanted by the prospect of being America's main partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
May 23
Africa: As East Africa Grows, Southern Africa Is Being Left Behind
Why is Southern Africa's economic growth the worst of all Africa's regions, while East Africa is number one? Read more »
May 09
Africa: Kenya Is Once Again in FATF's Crosshairs
To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved. Read more »
May 08
Africa: Ethiopia's Proposed Special Prosecutor - History Repeating Itself?
The forthcoming Special Prosecutor's Office must do better than the mechanism set up to deal with Dergue-era crimes. Read more »
April 26
Ghana: Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People
Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.' Read more »
April 12
Rwanda: Ramaphosa Tries to Patch Up Relations With Rwanda
Has South Africa's leader been advised to put on hold the Southern African Development Community mission in east DRC? Read more »
April 15
East Africa: Somalia's EAC Contribution Depends On Cutting Organised Crime
East African Community member states must support Somalia's efforts to curb destabilising criminal markets. Read more »
March 12
South Sudan: Unmiss Is Crucial to Free and Fair Elections in South Sudan
The UN mission should be renewed and reinforced to help avert electoral violence and a relapse into conflict. Read more »
March 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Draft Transitional Justice Policy - 10 Key Observations
Revisions are needed to ensure a comprehensive transitional justice process that complies with human rights. Read more »
March 04
Africa: Somalia-Türkiye Maritime Security Partnership Faces Stormy Waters
Somalia is leveraging untapped maritime incentives to build alliances in a turbulent region. Read more »
March 01
Comoros: France Plans to Terminate Mayotte's 'droit Du Sol'
The decision would deprive Mayotte of its 'birth citizenship' status to discourage immigration from the Comoros. Read more »
February 20
Africa: Gold and Governance Provide Hope for Kenya's Artisanal Miners
Fast-growing, unregulated mining in the remote north will test government efforts to clean up the industry. Read more »
February 14
East Africa: Failure to Apply East Africa's Mifugo Protocol Keeps Violence Simmering
The protocol provides the means to tackle cattle rustling and related crimes, but no countries have ratified it. Read more »
February 05
Africa: Does Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Amount to Quasi-Compliance?
As the implementation phase of the process approaches, unwavering political support is needed now more than ever. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: Northern Kenya's Disarmament Dilemma
More guns mean more attacks - but communities see small arms as vital for their protection against bandits. Read more »
January 23
Ethiopia: Intelligence-Led Investigations Can Curb Ethiopia's Kidnappings
To unmask the actors and networks involved, the problem must be approached through an organised crime lens. Read more »
January 19
Africa: Election Rigging Claims Spark Turbulence in Comoros
President Assoumani's opponents have rejected his election to a fifth term based on a meagre 16.3% voter turnout. Read more »
January 16
Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia Could Show the Way On Migration Governance
These two Horn of Africa countries are heavily affected by migration, and well placed to lead on policy responses. Read more »
January 17
Africa: Can South Sudan Meet Its Election Deadline This Time?
Missed peace agreement targets and poor election preparations could result in a disputed election or another extension. Read more »