September 22, 2022
South Africa: Should SA Municipalities Get Greater Policing Powers?
Many local governments in South Africa are dysfunctional, but some could drive innovation in fighting crime. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Mozambique: The Many Roots of Mozambique's Deadly Insurgency
New field research in Cabo Delgado sheds light on one of Africa's least understood violent conflicts. Read more »
September 02, 2022
Angola: Unita Shakes the Foundations of MPLA Rule in Angola
The opposition made huge gains in last week's elections, but now it faces tough choices. Read more »
August 18, 2022
Angola: Free and Fair Elections Still Out of Reach in Angola
With the political playing field stacked in the ruling party's favour, conflict could erupt after the 24 August polls. Read more »
August 16, 2022
South Africa: The Great Crime of Marikana
They knew bloodshed was likely, and yet South Africa's police commanders launched their operation against striking miners. Read more »
August 15, 2022
Southern Africa: SADC Needs a Firmer Strategy for the Spiralling Eswatini Crisis
This week's summit should appoint a special envoy to assert SADC's position and revive the national dialogue. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: Massacres and Atrocities Are One Part of South Africa's Crime Story
Large-scale attacks provoke outrage, but so should the daily devastation wreaked by murder, rape and brutality in South Africa. Read more »
August 05, 2022
Madagascar: Rajoelina and the Saga of Madagascar's Smuggled Gold
Is Madagascar's decision to cut airlinks with South Africa about gold or political baggage? Read more »
August 02, 2022
South Africa: Are Police Jumping the Gun On New Technologies?
Tech spending is up, but police data and capacity gaps must be resolved to leverage the benefits. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Urgently Needs a Transitional Justice Policy
The country has a window of opportunity to improve its transitional justice approach, which has been disjointed and ineffective. Read more »
July 29, 2021
South Africa: Cyber Attacks Expose the Vulnerability of South Africa's Ports
A joint effort is needed to prevent the unprecedented attack on Transnet's port operating systems becoming the new normal. Read more »