July 15
Mali: Stability in Mali Requires More Inclusive National Dialogue
Broad political consensus is needed for the country to benefit from some promising decisions made at the recent dialogue. Read more »
July 04
Togo: Hasty Constitutional Reforms Deepen Tensions in Togo
Togo's successive crises have been driven by conflicts relating to presidential term limits and democratic power transfers. Read more »
June 19
Mali: Timber Logging Drives Jnim's Expansion in Mali
The unregulated timber logging economy is central to extremists' governance strategies and regional infiltration. Read more »
June 13
Ghana: Is Ghana Heading Towards Election-Related Unrest?
Ahead of the December 2024 elections, heightened mistrust in state institutions and unresolved tensions threaten to disrupt the polls. Read more »
June 12
West Africa: Could Senegal Help Mediate Tensions Between Ecowas and AES States?
Given their favourable standing with Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries, Senegal's new leaders could resolve regional tensions. Read more »
May 21
Gambia: Lack of Constitutional Reform Stalls the Gambia's Democratic Transition
Political divisions over limiting presidential power and terms in office have brought the process to a standstill. Read more »
May 14
Ghana: Can the Movement for Change Break Ghana's Biparty Democracy?
With the right strategy, Ghana's fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with. Read more »
April 29
Senegal: Defending Democracy, the Senegalese Way
Senegal's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help. Read more »
April 26
Ghana: Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People
Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.' Read more »
April 23
Mauritania: Mauritania - the Latest Target in EU Migration Control
Instead of serving as shields for Europe, African countries should pursue a common approach that puts their citizens first. Read more »
April 22
Senegal: Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations?
Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations. Read more »
March 14
Niger: Transition in Niger - Avoiding the Dangers of Stagnation
With ECOWAS sanctions lifted, the military authorities must rapidly set the course for Niger to return to civilian rule. Read more »
March 05
Africa: Organised Criminals Make Douala Their Gateway to Global Markets
Cameroon's main seaport has become a transit hub for illegal exports from West and Central Africa. Read more »
February 29
Cameroon: Northern Cameroon Is Losing the Battle Against Arms Trafficking
Surrounded by countries in conflict, the cross-border area has become a hub for gun-running. Read more »
February 21
Africa: Burkina Faso - Progress and Problems After Two Years of Transition
The country's ECOWAS withdrawal is a major setback for an already difficult transition from coup state to constitutional rule. Read more »
February 16
Senegal: Breaking the Election Deadlock
The Constitutional Council's decision to overturn the postponement of presidential polls could provide a way out of the crisis. Read more »
February 08
Africa: Proposed Ecowas Exits Leave West Africa At a Crossroads
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's request to withdraw presents a crucial opportunity to improve the regional bloc's functioning. Read more »
February 06
Africa: Despite the Hazards, Ghana's Illicit Waste Trade Is Booming
Ghana cannot recycle all its hazardous waste imports, but that hasn't curbed its role in the billion-dollar global business. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Looser Gun Laws Could Deepen Nigeria's Security Crisis
With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire. Read more »
January 15
West Africa: West Africa Fights Back Against Fake Malaria Medication
These are among the most common counterfeit drugs worldwide. Several promising interventions aim to combat the illegal trade. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Foreign Criminals Go for Gold in Nigeria
Solid minerals are critical national assets - and should be prioritised like the country's oil and gas exploration. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Mistakes Cost the Country Its Civilians
Caution is crucial in airstrikes to prevent tragic accidents like the recent bombing in Kaduna State. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: Ransom Kidnappings Challenge North Cameroon
The region needs civil and military collaboration to bolster security and protect citizens. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Foreign Minister Has His Work Cut Out
The challenge lies in navigating domestic constraints and regional dynamics to strengthen the country's global standing. Read more »
November 27, 2023
West Africa: Europe's Migration Deals in the Sahel Must Be Revised
As instability in the region grows, the EU's faltering strategy with partner countries should be adapted. Read more »