Africa: China's Expanding Military Reach in Africa - From Exercises to Expeditionary Power

Africa remains a testing ground for the PLA's expeditionary capabilities and equipment, posing political and strategic implications for African governments. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Constitutional Referendum - an Explainer

A constitutional referendum organized by the military junta in Guinea-Bissau aims to consolidate power in the executive branch and rollback power sharing efforts in a country with… Read more »

Africa: Mounting Fatalities Linked to Militant Islamist Violence in Africa Amid Shifting Tactics

Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa surpassed 20,000 deaths for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring the resiliency of militant groups across the Sahel,… Read more »

East Africa: Countering Terrorism Financing in East Africa

Defeating al Shabaab and other terrorist groups in East Africa will require degrading their increasingly sophisticated revenue generation capabilities through strengthened national… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Illegal Gold Mining Crisis - a National Security Threat With Regional Implications

The proliferation of "galamsey"--illicit gold mining and smuggling--has increasingly attracted criminal networks that rely on coercion and co-option to undermine security, the rule… Read more »

Africa: As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians

As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security… Read more »

Sudan: Mapping the Armed Actors in the Sudan Conflict

The SAF and the RSF operate as shifting coalitions of armed groups rather than unified organizational structures, impacting not only the course of the war but also the challenges… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Epidemic in the DR Congo - Explainer

A sustained response from regional and international actors is needed to overcome insecurity, inaccessibility, and misinformation to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in the… Read more »

Africa: Beyond Ports - China Embeds Itself in African Maritime Networks

China's growing integration in Africa's maritime infrastructure presents opportunities and risks, requiring strategic management by African governments to preserve autonomy,… Read more »

Mali: Attacks in Mali Mark Long Trajectory of Worsening Security

The synchronized militant Islamist and separatist attacks across Mali reflect a steady deterioration in security that will require a broader coalition of domestic, regional, and… Read more »

Senegal: Building Trust to Buttress Senegal Against the Growing Threat of Violent Extremism

Senegal's experience from the Casamance reveals that security agencies' trust-building with local communities is a practical means of gaining cooperation and preempting… Read more »

Africa: The Widening Scope of Africa's Militant Islamist Threat

Increasingly capable and organized militant Islamist groups in the Sahel, Somalia, and the Lake Chad Basin continue to expand their reach and lethality. Read more »

Chad: Chad Risks Greater Instability From Engagement in Sudan's Conflict

Chad's growing entanglement in Sudan's civil war is heightening domestic instability and exposing the country to intensifying regional rivalries and geopolitical competition. Read more »

Africa: What to Expect From Africa-China Relations in 2026

African countries seek to rebalance their ties with China toward debt sustainability, value addition, and industrialization to move toward a more equal and transparent partnership… Read more »

Africa: Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens

Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for… Read more »

Africa: China's Critical Mineral Strategy in Africa

China has gained a dominant position in Africa's critical minerals sector through long-term investments in mining and refining capacity--factors that make it challenging for… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Unresolved Conflicts Drive Acute Food Insecurity

The persistence of Africa's conflicts has directly contributed to a record 167 million Africans facing acute food insecurity with an estimated 700,000 threatened by famine. Read more »

Tanzania: What Next Following Tanzania's 'National Catastrophe'?

The unprecedented use of violence against opposition supporters and ordinary citizens has ruptured Tanzania's image as an island of stability and an upholder of the rule of law--a… Read more »

West Africa: JNIM Attacks in Western Mali Reshape Sahel Conflict

By attacking transportation arteries, fuel tankers, and population centers in western Mali, the JNIM coalition is targeting the economic, security, and political vulnerabilities of… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Colliding Conflicts Compound Forced Displacement Crisis

As Africa's conflicts become more regionalized, forcibly displaced populations increasingly face the predicament of fleeing into neighboring countries also experiencing conflict. Read more »

Guinea: Seven Things to Know About Guinea's Constitutional Referendum

Guinea's constitutional referendum aims to cement the military junta's grip on power and resist popular demands for a return to civilian, democratic rule. Read more »