April 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Why Minerals-for-Security Deals Won't Save the DR Congo
Resource bartering doesn't deliver stability - it perpetuates institutional fragility and rarely builds public trust and legitimacy in African governments. Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Stilfontein Mine Disaster - The Deadly Cost of Information Failure
Last year's tragic events at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa show the danger of poor information in policing operations. Read more »
January 15
Africa: Deal-Making Trumps Democratic Principles in U.S. Approach to Africa
Donald Trump's national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China's dominance. Read more »
September 18, 2025
Botswana: Botswana Has Valued Good Governance As Much As Diamonds
The country's trajectory shows that natural endowments are neither destiny nor curse; governance determines the outcome. Read more »
July 10, 2025
Africa: Critical Minerals and Tech Dependency - a Key G20 Issue for Africa
As global powers and the tech industry compete for African minerals, the continent needs tech diplomats to negotiate fairer deals. Read more »
July 04, 2025
Africa: Africa Must Help Steer the World Away From Deep-Sea Mining
Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Read more »
