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 »
August 24, 2020
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 »
August 02, 2018
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 »
January 20, 2012
Africa: Continent's Leaders Have New Chance to Shape Justice
Since the early 1990s, Africa has been the hub of international criminal justice. In 1994, following the crimes committed in Rwanda, an ad hoc international tribunal for Rwanda was… Read more »
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