November 09, 2022
Mali: How Women Mediators Shape Local Talks With Militants
Despite their invisibility in official negotiations, women play a decisive role in community peace agreements. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: What Do Protests Say About UN Peacekeeping in Africa?
Violent protests in DRC and Mali highlight fundamental aspects of peace missions that need reform. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Cameroon: Kidnapping for Ransom On the Rise in North Cameroon
The double threat from Boko Haram and criminal gangs could further weaken the country's security situation. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Ghana: Another Bailout Won't Solve Ghana's Economic Crisis
As debt soars, Ghana must take ownership of its financial troubles, starting with slashing public expenditure. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Burkina Faso: Security Priorities for Burkina Faso's New Transition
After the second coup in nine months, divisions in the army and security forces must be urgently resolved. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Cameroon: Smuggled Plastic Is Trashing Cameroon's Environment
The steady flow of illegal non-biodegradable plastic into the country harms the environment, economy and public health. Read more »
September 19, 2022
West Africa: Hunger Grips Lake Chad Basin in the Face of Violent Insurgency
The Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum must prioritise the perfect storm threatening its stability and development plans. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Central Africa: Wagner Is Being Used in Africa As a Proxy to Target Civilians
The issue here is not which combatant the Russian military company is backing but its treatment of civilians. Read more »
September 15, 2022
West Africa: Terrorists' Use of Tech in West Africa Must Be Contained
With violent extremists skilfully exploiting digital platforms, Africa should pressure tech companies to deal with terrorism online. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Chad: Industries Can Prosper in Conflict-Affected Lake Chad Basin
Job creation is vital to countering Boko Haram, and successful business practices in the region point the way. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Can Nigeria Finance Its War Against Insurgents?
The revenue crunch will make it difficult to counter the surge in violence from Boko Haram and other groups. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Creative Sector Could Help Write the Security Governance Playbook
The influential arts community, especially the youth, can work with government and civil society to reduce insecurity. Read more »
August 03, 2022
West Africa: Mali to Dubai - Artery for West Africa's Booming Illegal Gold Trade
Tax breaks in Mali and weak import procedures in the UAE fuel the multi-billion dollar illicit trade. Read more »
July 28, 2022
West Africa: Arms Trafficking From Libya to Niger Is Back in Business
Countries in West Africa need to collaborate to stem the tide of weapons flowing through Niger. 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 »