October 27, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar's Age-Old Foes Scuffle More On Streets Than in Hustings
President Rajoelina, who first took power in a coup, is bashing aside opposition protesters in search of another term. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Africa: Beyond a Cessation of Hostilities, Ethiopia Needs Comprehensive Peace
Almost a year after signing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, Ethiopia is marred in conflict. Read more »
October 17, 2023
East Africa: East Africa's Youth Scammed By Promises of Overseas Work
Educated job seekers fall prey to online scams, driving the trafficking of East Africans to Southeast Asia. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Africa: From Ubuntu to Gacaca - Traditional Justice Could Benefit Ethiopia's Transition
With careful analysis and adaptation, traditional approaches to resolving disputes can complement peacebuilding. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Kenya: Can National Dialogue Settle Kenya's Recurring Post-Election Instability?
Unlike previous arrangements, the dialogue committee's legal mandate could pave the way to political and economic stability. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's National Dialogue Needs Greater Credibility and Inclusivity
The dialogue's first phase is proceeding without opposition, but the format is unlikely to achieve 'national consensus'. 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 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 31, 2023
East Africa: Chinese Markets Deplete Lake Victoria's Nile Perch
Nile perch swim bladders, used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine, are illegally extracted from breeding and juvenile fish. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: Brics+ and the Tricky Business of Balancing Global Geopolitics
Will an expanded BRICS precipitate a new international order, or collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions? 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 »
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 04, 2023
Uganda: School Terror Attack Highlights Uganda's Security Gaps
Communities along the DRC border are especially vulnerable to assaults and recruitment by militant groups. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Needs African Union Boots On the Ground
An intervention force to accompany ongoing peace processes could ease the humanitarian crisis and protect critical infrastructure. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Loss and Damage Funding Vital After DRC and Rwanda Floods
Whole villages have been decimated, and communities need help to rebuild and recover, not just short-term humanitarian aid. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Madagascar: Rajoelina and the Extreme Personalisation of Power
Madagascar goes to presidential elections in November with its slim prospects of change resting on a judoka. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Kenya: Syndicates Launder Stolen U.S. Covid-19 Funds in Kenya
The case exposes weaknesses in Kenya's investigation and prosecution of illicit financial flows, especially in the real estate sector. 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 12, 2023
Africa: Comoros-Mayotte Saga a Microcosm of Africa-Europe Migration Crisis
The flow of undocumented migrants to Mayotte is straining relations, and the island's response runs counter to AU policy. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Informal Currency Exchanges - Validate or Veto?
The choices are stark, but the damaging impact must be mitigated to help improve foreign currency reserves. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Africa: Sudan's War Poses Grave Risks for Chad and CAR
With their shared border communities and militia activities, the two countries have previously suffered from Sudan's deadly conflicts. 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 28, 2023
Ethiopia: GERD Is a Fait Accompli, So It's Time to Get Real
The now irreversible dam project needs to be managed as both an Ethiopian and a shared resource. Read more »