Africa: Guinea-Bissau's Unusual Polls Could Spark Another Post-Election Crisis

The exclusion of the main opposition and rivalry between military factions could destabilise the 23 November elections. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire's Presidential Election Entrenches Democratic Fragility

Ouattara's fourth term landslide win reflects the ongoing struggle to achieve inclusive and trusted democratic governance. Read more »

Africa: Gambia's Transitional Justice Momentum Must Not Falter

As delays fuel public concerns, the government and ECOWAS must turn political will into action with the help of international partners. Read more »

Cameroon: Can Cameroon Secure Access to the Ballot for Those in Conflict Zones?

Voting on 12 October may be difficult for people in conflict-affected regions, who comprise a large portion of the country's electorate. Read more »

Mali: Terrorist Roadblocks Strangle the Economies of Mali and Its Neighbours

JNIM's blockades have become a strategic weapon that threatens regional commerce and the Malian army, and harms civilians. Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Model's Valuable Lessons On Handling Boko Haram Deserters

The approach of Nigeria's Borno State shows how to manage more humane, locally grounded reintegration efforts that work. Read more »

West Africa: West Africa Must Take the Helm in the Fight Against Piracy

With their strong track record of naval engagement, Gulf of Guinea states can achieve greater self-reliance on maritime security. Read more »

Guinea: Guinea's High-Stakes Referendum On the Road to Constitutional Order

Despite overwhelming support for the new constitution, the prospects for legitimate elections and stability remain uncertain. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Must Prevent Dung Being Used for IED Terror Attacks

Better animal waste management and local intelligence can slow the smuggling and manufacture of explosives by violent extremists. Read more »

Mali: What Next for Mali As Wagner Fails to Defeat Insurgents?

A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso - and Europe can learn a lot from Wagner's failure in Mali. Read more »

Chad: JAS Resurgence Deepens Lake Chad Basin's Complex Security Crisis

Focusing only on Boko Haram's ISWAP faction is no longer an option for the region's security forces. Read more »

Nigeria: Criminal Networks Exploit Nigerian Children in Illegal Oil Trade

Children are drawn into dangerous oil theft operations after witnessing the financial benefits that peers and adults gain from this illicit work. Read more »

Africa: Ghana's Digital Revolution Could Finally Unlock Economic Growth

From smart IDs to AI hubs, digitisation can fast-track growth and close the gap with global peers like South Korea. Read more »

Africa: Unravelling the Illicit Economies That Sustain Terrorism in the Sahel

The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms flows. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Youth Migrants At the Mercy of Smugglers

Implementing Sierra Leone's new law against human trafficking would protect desperate youth and women from exploitation in the Middle East. Read more »

Nigeria: How a Boko Haram Faction Entrenched Itself Near Nigeria's Capital

New evidence shows how JAS' Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices. Read more »

Africa: Could Old Alliances Bridge West Africa's Security Cooperation Gaps?

The politically neutral Conseil de l'Entente could revive urgently needed security partnerships among Sahel and coastal states. Read more »

Africa: Mali, Mauritania and Senegal Must Unite Against Cross-Border Terrorism

The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali's Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries. Read more »

Africa: South Africa and Nigeria Need Opposite Approaches to Their Informal Sectors

Governments should harness the potential of informality as a bridge rather than a barrier to building economic resilience. Read more »

Nigeria: Wave of Kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra

A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon. Read more »

West Africa: Sahel Militants Turn Civilian Drones Into Deadly Weapons

As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks. Read more »

Africa: Strengthening Women's Political Participation in Guinea

Current efforts to restore constitutional order must also promote the effective inclusion of women in public affairs. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's North Central Violence Reveals Systemic State Failure

Durable solutions to end deadly attacks in Benue State will remain elusive if the crisis continues to be misdiagnosed. Read more »

Mali: Military Takeover Puts Popular Protests in the Spotlight

Tired of bad governance and corruption, Mali's citizens hope protests will bring political change. Read more »

Central Africa: Trade-Offs in Managing Tramadol Abuse in Central Africa

Tramadol is increasingly being used as a recreational drug across Central Africa. The illegal trade and non-medical use of this synthetic opioid poses risks for health and… Read more »