South Africa: No Time to Lose in Establishing South Africa's New Anti-Corruption Agency

The Special Investigation Unit is well positioned for a fast and seamless transition to the new Office of Public Integrity. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Deep Insecurity Demands More Than an Emergency Declaration

The country's security sector is beset by long-standing challenges that undermine its ability to address violence and insecurity. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa - Latest Target in Israel's Relocation of Palestinians?

Israel will be well aware of the quandary created by accepting people as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign. Read more »

Africa: Trust Between Police and Foreign Nationals Can Improve Safety for All

Sound relations with foreign nationals living in South Africa will help police gather intelligence, solve cases and prevent violence. Read more »

Ethiopia: How to Get Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Process Back On Track

The government's renewed commitment to transitional justice efforts should lead to a carefully planned and sequenced resumption of the paused process. Read more »

Africa: Improper Political Interference in South Africa Policing - Where to Draw the Line?

Given the grey area between policy and operations, transparency on the police minister's directions to SAPS should be required. Read more »

Chad: Soft Power - Missing Element in the Chad-Cameroon Border Defence Pact?

Strategies based on purely military operations can often alienate the very populations they aim to protect. Read more »

Somalia: As Somali Pirates Make a Comeback, Collaboration Is Key

Overstretched naval deployments and a focus on Red Sea security have left parts of the Western Indian Ocean vulnerable. Read more »

Somalia: Diving Hazards Put Somalia's Crustacean Fishermen in Deep Water

Declining crustacean stocks force local fishermen to use improvised diving gear at greater depths and further from shore. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia's Unwatched Customary Courts

Traditional justice is in high demand, but an unaccountable system could perpetuate discrimination and undermine human rights. Read more »

South Africa: Organised Corruption - a New Threat to South Africa's Municipalities?

Some local government corruption is highly organised, and will further undermine the delivery of essential services and democratic governance. Read more »

South Africa: Violent School Bullying Reflects South Africa's Broken Society

The school bullying crisis mirrors a society where violence is normalised, and parents and teachers play an important role. Read more »

Ethiopia: Transitional Justice Is Key to Addressing Tigray's Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

The findings of the Tigray genocide inquiry should be read as a call to strengthen transitional justice, not repudiate it. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire's Presidential Election Entrenches Democratic Fragility

Ouattara's fourth term landslide win reflects the ongoing struggle to achieve inclusive and trusted democratic governance. Read more »

Sudan: Unchecked, Sudan's War Could Trigger Another Genocide Against Darfurians

African and international efforts to stop the war have been slow. Now swift action, including possibly invoking R2P, is vital. Read more »

Tanzania: Denied Fair Elections, Tanzanians Make Their Mark Through Protests

Protests show that citizen-led power, if sustained, could pressure governments to implement meaningful and sustainable reforms. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Third Term Bid Foments Violence

The ruling party's decision to extend President Mnangagwa's second term in office is inflaming tensions in Zimbabwe. Read more »

South Africa: Corruption Prevention Pays - Why Business Must Take the Lead

Working collectively, companies can use their market power to drive corruption from their sectors and reap the financial rewards. Read more »

Africa: Saving the Pancake Tortoise - a 'Living Emblem' of Kenya's Natural Heritage

These beautifully patterned creatures face extinction due to habitat loss, land clearance, the illegal pet trade and climate change. Read more »

Africa: Detective Task Teams - a Stopgap Response to SA's Crime Crisis

Testimony at police inquiries raises questions about the value of special units and task teams for investigating crime in South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Crime Statistics Belong to the Public, Not the Police

Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would separate the statistics from police performance and depoliticise the data. Read more »

Africa: Time to Double Down After Security Strikes Against Boko Haram Leaders

Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency. Read more »

Seychelles: Does Ramkalawan's Defeat Mean Seychelles' Democracy Is Maturing?

As the old guard storms back in recent elections, Seychelles may be entering a phase of stable power alternation. Read more »

Africa: A Little Too Late? the ICC's First Darfur Conflict Conviction

With funding for global institutions shrinking, the slow, arduous and costly task of international justice will weigh on ICC member states. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Polls - Will Election Observers Be the Last Line of Defence?

Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness. Read more »