February 22, 2023
South Africa: Security Must Be Part of South Africa's Energy Rescue Plan
A successful energy mix requires not just technology and finance but heightened security around energy infrastructure, especially nuclear. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Malawi: Is Malawi's Chakwera Actively Stifling His Corruption Buster?
The president's handling of Malawi's anti-graft czar raises doubts about his commitment to clean government. Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: Soaring Murder Rates Underline the Lack of Sound Direction for Policing
Crime data analysis should play a much bigger role in policing and safety in South Africa. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Southern Africa: Abstaining in Absentia - Does SADC Have a Common Position On Ukraine?
Some Southern African states show that you can vote against Russian aggression and still remain non-aligned. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Mozambique: Rwanda Expands Its Protection of Mozambique's Natural Resources
After securing its gas enterprises, Rwandan security forces now guard Cabo Delgado's lucrative graphite and ruby mines. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Eswatini: Thulani Maseko's Assassination Roils Eswatini's Democracy Project
The murder of the human rights defender and political activist could be a turning point - but which way? Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: ANC Call for More Police Won't Solve South Africa's Crime Crisis
The African National Congress' solutions to soaring crime are unclear and overlook the real problems facing policing. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Must Put Climate Adaptation First
As another food crisis looms, failure to protect the vital agricultural sector against climate hazards will be disastrous. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Africa: Sergey Lavrov Back to Africa With a Vengeance
Barely six months after the Russian foreign minister's first African tour, two more trips are in the offing. Read more »
January 03, 2023
South Africa: Succulent Smuggling Threatens the World's Most Biodiverse Arid Region
Criminals are stripping South Africa's Succulent Karoo of its unique plant life to satisfy international demand. Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: Can By-Laws Improve Safety If They Help to Finance Municipalities?
By-laws need to support safety in a way that recognises the poverty and inequality defining South African communities. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: To Heal South Africa, We Must First Stop the Bleeding
Police and their partners must focus on where the harms caused by crime and corruption are the greatest. Read more »
December 05, 2022
South Africa: What It Will Take to Prevent South Africa's Gender-Based Violence
South Africa can break its cycles of violence by investing in supporting children and caregivers. Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: What Does a Wounded Ruling Party Mean for South Africa's Prospects?
Amidst debates about presidential impeachment, the main question is how far ANC support will fall in the 2024 elections. Read more »
November 22, 2022
South Africa: Police Could Do Far More to Make South Africa Safer
The South African Police Service must be strengthened, as should partnerships with others performing local safety functions. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Mozambique: Can Mozambique's March to Authoritarianism Be Stopped?
With outside attention focused on violent extremism and gas exports, Mozambique's democratic backsliding is proceeding apace. Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Are Red Flags About Militants in South Africa Alarmist?
Recent United States' actions suggest a lack of confidence in South Africa's ability to deal with terrorism. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Mozambique: President Nyusi Has Good Reason to Keep Ex Finance Minister Chang Out of a U.S. Court
But would Chang prefer to testify in the US rather than return to Mozambique to an uncertain fate? Read more »
November 02, 2022
South Africa: South Africa Must Rethink Its Community Safety System
Instead of the current rigid approach, more flexibility and innovation would allow workable local safety initiatives. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Prosecution Reforms Sharpen Anti-Corruption Drive
New measures could put the sting back in the tail of South Africa's efforts to curb high-level corruption. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: The Curious Case of Zimbabwe Sanctions
African leaders have strongly condemned sanctions against Zimbabwe but rarely condemn its deplorable human rights abuses. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Ukraine's Kuleba Tries to Change Africa's Narrative On the War
Ducking the crossfire doesn't mean staying neutral - Africa should take independent, principled positions that support the UN Charter. Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Careful Balance Needed to Advance Humanitarian Action While Countering Terror
South Africa must incorporate humanitarian clauses in counter-terrorism legislation to protect victims of war. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique's People Should Come Before Resources
Is an obsession with gas profits leading African countries to neglect the security of local populations? Read more »
September 29, 2022
Lesotho: Reforms Hang in the Balance Ahead of Elections
Reforms should have preceded voting; their passage now depends on the promises of parties running for power. Read more »