July 15
Africa: Africa Aware - Tackling Perceptions of Corruption in Nigeria
In this episode, recorded to mark the African Union's African Anti-Corruption Day, the panel discusses Chatham House's Social Norms and Accountable Governance (SNAG) research… Read more »
July 03
South Africa: South Africa's Foreign Relations Under a New Government - Consistent Policy With a New Style
New foreign minister Ronald Lamola is a rising political force. He will likely focus more on foreign relations serving domestic economic issues, taking a lower profile than his… Read more »
June 21
Sudan: A Strong Civilian Coalition Is Vital to Avert Sudan's Disintegration
While the anti-war, pro-democracy Taqaddum coalition offers a glimmer of hope, the main challenge for its members will be to remain united and act decisively in negotiations over… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Coalition Govt Heralds Change for the Region and Its Leaders
Many of southern Africa's liberation leaders should take heed that electorates are impatient for tangible change - as the ANC has discovered. Read more »
June 20
Africa: Universal Health Reforms Are Affordable, Even in a Period of Crisis
A new Chatham House report indicates that by dedicating one per cent of GDP, countries of all kinds all over the world can deliver universal health care for their citizens. Read more »
June 07
North Africa: The Next UK Government Should Make Conflict Resolution the Centrepiece of Its MENA Policy
The UK needs to narrow its policy goals to concentrate its resources on stabilizing the region's unresolved conflicts. Read more »
June 03
South Africa: An ANC-DA Alliance Is the Outcome Investors Want in South Africa. but the Parties See Risks in Partnership
The ANC is creaking at the seams and wounded by the success of Jacob Zuma's MK. Alliance with the DA may be tricky to sell to party members. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: As South Africa's Pivotal Election Looms, Its Citizens Will Play a Key Role in Ensuring Its Credibility
Speculation that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) could lose its majority and usher in a new form of politics has garnered international attention. Through this complex… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's State Visit Spotlights Kenya's Centrality to Africa-U.S. Relations
President Joe Biden's choice of Kenya for a first African state visit in more than 15 years is no coincidence, but both countries must be clear on what is driving this increasing… Read more »
May 20
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Return to the UN Security Council
In this episode, His Excellency Timothy Musa Kabba, Foreign Affairs Minister for Sierra Leone, shares insights into his country's key priorities during its tenure on the Security… Read more »
May 13
Egypt: Egypt Is Holding Its Nerve Over the Rafah Operation. but Its Restraint Shouldn't Be Taken for Granted
Israel's latest operation in Gaza has created two serious threats to Egypt's government. Read more »
April 29
Tanzania: Reviving Tanzania's Regional Leadership and Global Engagement
Priorities for an effective foreign policy reset Read more »
April 25
Libya: As Yet Another UN Libya Envoy Quits, His Successor Must Be Bolder
To break through Libya's political stalemate, the UN must be willing to pursue a bolder strategy, despite the risks of failure. Read more »
April 04
Ethiopia: Securitizing the Ethiopia-Sudan Border - How Cross-Border Conflict Is Shaping Trade and the Control of Land
Long-running border disputes between Ethiopia and Sudan are intersecting with other internal conflicts, bringing greater militarization and economic instability. Read more »
Sudan: The 'Conflict Economy' of Sesame in Ethiopia and Sudan
How the sector has become entangled in local and transnational conflict, and how policymakers need to respond Read more »
March 26
Africa: Tackling Trade-Related Water Risks
How importing countries can address water stress from global commodity production Read more »
March 25
Africa: Is China Eyeing a Second Military Base in Africa As the U.S. Struggles to Maintain One in Niger?
China's long-term strategy around bases in Africa is unclear, but countries hosting them must also make political calculations. Read more »
March 21
Africa: Democracy in West Africa - Why Senegal's Election Crisis Matters
With multiple military coups in the region, signs that the presidential election in Senegal is back on track are being greeted with cautious optimism by some Read more »
March 15
Africa: Africa Aware - How Gold Fuels the War in Sudan
In this episode, guests discuss gold's connection to the current war and transnational dynamics. Read more »
March 14
Sudan: Sudan's Forgotten War - a New Diplomatic Push Is Needed
After nearly a year of devastating conflict, there is little sign of a ceasefire. Concerted high-level international pressure is needed to change the calculations of the generals… Read more »
March 12
Egypt: Why Egypt's Improved Economic Outlook Is Mostly Down to Luck, Not Skill
Egypt's strategic position in the Middle East, its political importance to the US - and proximity to rich neighbours - has allowed it to secure much-needed financial resources. Read more »
March 04
Africa: From Nigeria to Libya - Linked Through Migration and Armed Conflict
This episode discusses transnational links between the movement of people and armed conflict - from Edo State in Nigeria, through Niger, to Libya. Read more »
March 01
South Africa: The South African Election Campaign Season Marks a Shift to a Volatile New Politics
ANC domination is anticipated to give way to national and provincial coalition deal-making between very different parties. But the constitution was designed to accommodate this… Read more »
February 23
Africa: The AU Took Important Action On Cybersecurity At Its 2024 Summit - but More Is Needed
Leading member states continue to delay ratification of the Malabo convention, limiting harmonized African policymaking on cybersecurity. Read more »
February 21
Africa: Africa Programme Launches 'A Continent in Conversation' Series At AU Summit
The discussion series brings together African stakeholders to discuss the continent's response to geopolitical trends. Read more »