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 11
Africa: AU Action to Bolster Elections Should Start At the Top
Immediate past chairs of the African Union have not set a good example on elections and democracy. 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 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 28
Africa: What Kind of Influence Can Africa Wield At the G20?
Decisions from the recent African Union summit suggest that gains can be made, despite many hurdles. Read more »
February 26
Chad: Chad's Election Dice Are Loaded As Transition Deadline Looms
With an electoral process dominated by the interim president and former ruling party, Chad's transition is in jeopardy. Read more »
February 23
Africa: Africa's Proposed New Financial Institutions Risk Being Potemkin Villages
Can the AU's blueprint for an ambitious new financial architecture be converted into actual structures? Read more »
February 22
Africa: Vote-Based Decisions Could Sharpen the Peace and Security Council
Using the ballot as well as consensus would strengthen and accelerate the AU's ability to deal with conflict situations. Read more »
February 21
Africa: Burkina Faso - Progress and Problems After Two Years of Transition
The country's ECOWAS withdrawal is a major setback for an already difficult transition from coup state to constitutional rule. 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 16
Senegal: Breaking the Election Deadlock
The Constitutional Council's decision to overturn the postponement of presidential polls could provide a way out of the crisis. Read more »
February 07
Africa: DRC Misses Another Opportunity to Build a Democracy
After accusations of an 'electoral coup' in 2018, the country's December 2023 polls were equally lacking in legitimacy. 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 »
February 01
Africa: Africa's Oceans Could Pay Dearly for the Red Sea Crisis
Africa faces the most severe environmental damage from the conflict - countries must actively work on diplomatic solutions. Read more »
January 26
Africa: Blinken's Africa Trip Loops in New Atlantic Ocean Partners
The recently formed Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation looks set to shape US-Africa and north-south relations. Read more »
January 24
South Africa: South Africa's ICJ Case Has Already Altered Its Foreign Policy Space
Regardless of what the World Court decides, a recalibration of South Africa's bilateral relations will be needed. Read more »
January 22
Africa: Africa Needs a Stronger Voice On Resolving the Red Sea Crisis
African countries' call for diplomatic solutions should be accompanied by AU action to protect the continent's interests. 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 18
Africa: Flawed Elections and Poor Governance Underlie Africa's Backsliding
With nearly 20 polls this year, can a floundering AU give elections the attention they desperately need? 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 »
January 04
Morocco: Positive Outlook for Morocco's Development Prospects
The country could outperform its low-middle-income African peers - but only if it resolves the Western Sahara/SADR dispute. Read more »
January 03
Africa: The African Union's Fight for Relevance in 2024
The AU must guard against mirroring the weaknesses of its predecessor - the Organisation of African Unity. Read more »
December 15, 2023
East Africa: Inconsistencies Are Costing the AU Mission in Somalia
The country's plea for an AU troop drawdown pause exposes security doubts and raises concerns for regional stability. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Challenges Loom Before DRC Voting Day
The country must maintain electoral integrity by facing its issues head on. Read more »