August 28
Africa: Can FOCAC Adapt to Meet Africa's Long-Term Needs?
African countries' bilateral deals with China should be clearly aligned with the continent's development goals. Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Tackling Several Forms of Violence Together Delivers Results
Combining parenting programmes with social grants works better against various types of violence than when used alone. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transition Depends On Both Dialogue and Transitional Justice
The challenge is balancing and integrating peace and justice for a gradual transition out of conflict. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Niger - Another Symptom of Africa's Weak Crisis-Response Capacity
As intergovernmental organisations grapple with security problems, it's time to review the African Peace and Security Architecture. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: Brics+ and the Tricky Business of Balancing Global Geopolitics
Will an expanded BRICS precipitate a new international order, or collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions? Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: Why Aren't More African Union Decisions On Security Implemented?
Given current threats to safety and stability, Africa needs decisions that are properly drafted and funded. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Communication Blackout - Impact of Power Grid Collapse On ICT
Threats to South Africa's ICT sector, which functions as the country's nerve system, must be taken seriously. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado - Two Years Since the Palma Invasion
The attack prompted nations and security companies to help fight one of Africa's most rapidly evolving terrorist hotspots. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Kenya: How President Ruto Can Transform Kenya's Economy
African Futures and Innovation analysis shows how Kenya can overcome major development hurdles by focusing on three sectors. Read more »
January 10, 2023
West Africa: West Africa's Donkeys Fall Prey to Organised Crime
The trafficking of donkey skin to meet Asia's growing demand is wiping out the local animal population. 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 »
November 21, 2022
Africa: Putting Cyber Resilience in Africa Centre Stage
Efforts to elevate complex issues like climate change could provide pointers for inspiring urgency on cybersecurity. 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 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 14, 2016
Africa: Term-Limit Changes the Biggest Threat to Democracy?
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (92) is famous for quirky responses when asked why he has stayed in power since 1980. Asked by journalists whether it isn't time he said farewell… Read more »