June 06, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Mines Risk Degrading Country's Fragile Environment
Can the country balance an expanding mining sector with protecting its remaining forests and farming-dependent economy? Read more »
May 30, 2023
Africa: Nigeria Should Engage China for AfCFTA Success
Aligning trade and investment interests under the AfCFTA can activate more productive Nigeria-China relations. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Africa: Women Step Up to the Transition in Mali
Despite their institutional under-representation, women do not want to remain on the sidelines of political change. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Only Fair Elections Can Give Guinea-Bissau a Chance for Stability
But with less than two months to go, the main political parties still haven't agreed on the electoral rules. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Cameroon: Insecurity Grows in Cameroon As Reintegration Efforts Stall
Problems with the reintegration of former Boko Haram members make preventing violent extremism and organised crime difficult. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Guinea: Junta Takes a Hard Line Against Illicit Medicine
But are these relative successes in curtailing trafficking sustainable, including after the return to civilian government? Read more »
April 05, 2023
West Africa: Is Niger's Counter-Terrorism Approach an Exception in the Sahel?
Unlike its neighbours, Niger has made dialogue with violent extremist groups an important part of its strategy. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Youth Take Centre Stage in the 2023 Polls
The election results may be disputed, but there's no doubt young Nigerians are becoming a force to reckon with. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Nigeria: Ironing Out Nigeria's Polling Process for a Smoother Future
The country's 2023 elections delivered a president, but the process was far from perfect. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Guinea: Could Guinea's Current Military Transition Be Its Last?
With a results-based timeline for holding the military government accountable, the transition agreement could deliver reform and stability. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's New President Must Prioritise the Boko Haram Crisis
Violent extremism has outlived three Nigerian presidencies - will Bola Tinubu be the leader who ends the onslaught? Read more »
March 07, 2023
West Africa: New Targets Needed to Manage West Africa's Military Transitions
Recurring coups and protracted military rule should spur regional actors to explore other ways of achieving stability. Read more »
March 03, 2023
South Africa: Shades of Grey - Financial Action Task Force Lists South Africa and Nigeria
Both countries have been greylisted, but how soon can they get off the Financial Action Task Force's radar? Read more »
February 27, 2023
Ghana: Spending Cuts Would Show That Govt Shares Ghanaians' Pain
Government expenditure is soaring despite the economic crisis and austerity measures for other sectors. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Niger: In Niger's Tillabéri, Insecurity Takes a Toll On Women and Girls
Research in the region most affected by violence shows why focusing on gender-specific needs would deliver better responses. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Will Nigeria's Next President Answer to the Public?
The leading candidates have mixed records when it comes to accountability and responsive governance. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Benin: Will Legislative Elections Put Benin's Democracy Back On Track?
After a four-year absence, the opposition contested January's polls - the most inclusive since Talon became president. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Hopefuls Make Vague Promises On Security
A radical departure from existing policy is needed to enhance safety, but candidates' proposed reforms miss the mark. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Ghana: Ghana's Split Parliament Has Failed to Meet Public Expectations
Despite bold efforts to rein in the executive, the Eighth Parliament hasn't delivered when it mattered most. 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 09, 2023
Burkina Faso: Risks of Burkina Faso's New Military Approach to Terrorism
Without proper supervision and control, the use of 50 000 armed civilian auxiliaries could aggravate security problems. Read more »
December 02, 2022
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé and Príncipe's Hidden Turbulence
After another apparent failed coup, the country's ranking as a beacon of democracy in Africa is on shaky ground. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Cameroon: Women Have a Vital Role in Reintegration Process
Although they understand community concerns about former Boko Haram associates, few women are formally involved in reintegration. Read more »
November 14, 2022
West Africa: Options for Reviving Security Cooperation in the Sahel
Funding shortfalls, changing strategic alliances, and Mali's withdrawal from the G5 Sahel call for a new approach. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change, Flooding and Nigeria's Tide of Corruption
International climate finance shortages are a problem, but corruption and unaccountable state spending enable climate disasters. Read more »