South Africa: South Africa Can Mitigate Trump's Ire Through Economic Diplomacy and Non-Alignment

US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners. Read more »

Ethiopia: Tensions in Tigray Could Spark War Between Ethiopia and Eritrea - Disaster Must Be Avoided

Ethiopia's ambition to secure Red Sea access, Eritrea's interference in Ethiopia's internal affairs and a power struggle in Tigray could explode into a wider regional war.… Read more »

Nigeria: Taking Action Against Corruption in Nigeria

Empowering anti-corruption role models and coalitions to change social norms Read more »

Egypt: Egypt's Plan for Gaza May Have Thwarted Trump's 'Riviera' for Now. but Its Loopholes Need to Be Fixed

US involvement is essential to a credible peace. Israel-Saudi normalization may be key to unlocking President Trump's support for the Arab plan. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Needs the Naira to Stay Competitive

To secure long-term growth, the government must resist the temptation to fight inflation by letting the naira strengthen against the dollar. Read more »

Libya: How Conflict in Libya Facilitated Transnational Expansion of Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking

How the Libyan conflict transformed human trafficking routes in West Africa, and why Europe's response has so far failed. Read more »

Libya: How Migrant Smuggling Has Fuelled Conflict in Libya

A systems analysis of key transit hubs Read more »

Africa: Events in the DRC Show a New Realpolitik Is Emerging in Africa - One That Is Fraught With Danger

Apart from the heavy human cost, the return of hybrid warfare to the Democratic Republic of the Congo risks stability on the continent. Read more »

Africa: Africa Aware - How Transnational Human Smuggling Fuels Conflict in Libya

In this episode, Tim Eaton and Lubna Yousef discuss their research on conflict in Libya and the transnational expansion of human smuggling. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's G20 Presidency Is a Chance for the West to Engage With Global South Priorities

Pretoria's foreign policy focus on multilateralism, development and reforming global governance will be seriously tested by geopolitical division. Read more »

Africa: Africa in 2025 - Economic Growth Despite Persistent Problems

This year, Africa will be the second-fastest-growing region globally. But persistent problems, including poverty, the effects of climate change, and weak governance, are fuelling… Read more »

Sudan: The Trump Administration Should Build On Biden's Sanctions to Disrupt the Networks Feeding the War in Sudan

Biden's sanctions may close the door on US mediation between the RSF and SAF. But Trump could build on them to bring about an inflection point in the war. Read more »

Morocco: Will Morocco Become a Battleground in a Global Trade War?

The country offers a bridge to Western markets for Chinese makers of electric vehicles. President Xi's visit shows how important China regards its domination of the industry. Read more »

Angola: Biden's Trip to Angola Throws Spotlight On Luanda's Multipolar Foreign Policy

Should Donald Trump fail to back the Lobito Corridor project, João Lourenço's government has other partnership options in Europe and the Middle East. Read more »

Africa: Africa Aware - Tagadom's Vision for Ending the War in Sudan

In this episode, Khalid Omer Yousif discusses how Sudan's broadest anti-war, pro-democracy coalition, Tagadom, aims to bring civilian voices to the fore in a war dictated by… Read more »

Africa: America Chooses a New Role in the World

Donald Trump's election victory will bring immediate costs for US allies, says Bronwen Maddox, and will remake the map of American partnership. Read more »

Egypt: Egypt's Purchase of a Chinese Fighter Jet Is a Reminder Cold War Tactics Are Back in the Middle East

The Egyptian army is a formidable force lacking air superiority capabilities to match its size and ambitions. China understood this predicament and offered to help. Read more »

Nigeria: Tackling Judicial Bribery and Procurement Fraud in Nigeria

How harnessing public disapproval can enable collective action against corruption Read more »

Ethiopia: Illicit Gold Is Exacerbating Ethiopia's Conflicts

The contestation over gold - and its connection to transnational networks - is becoming a major driver of Ethiopia's complex conflicts. Read more »

Sudan: The War in Sudan Is Intensifying. Coordinated Pressure Is Needed to Prevent the Country's Fragmentation

International cooperation is needed to deliver civilian protection, scale up humanitarian assistance, leverage the influence of regional actors, and give Sudanese civilians a role… Read more »

Africa: China-Africa Summit - Why the Continent Has More Options Than Ever

Chinese engagement with Africa is on an uptick after a period of decline. Read more »

Africa: More and More Cases On War and Genocide Are Being Litigated At the ICJ

States providing military assistance should take note. Read more »

Kenya: Does President Ruto Have the Means to Appease Kenya's Protestors?

Efforts to co-opt opposition and externalize blame are familiar tools in Kenyan politics, but may be ill-equipped to address the demands of a new youth protest phenomenon and the… Read more »

Niger: Tackling the Niger-Libya Migration Route

How armed conflict in Libya shapes the Agadez mobility economy Read more »

Africa: Fragile Economies Are Trying to Enhance Their Financial Resilience. Markets Are Happy, Citizens Less So

Plans for ambitious reform in Egypt, Turkey and Argentina could fold in the face of public unrest. A second Trump term may change how the IMF and World Bank respond. Read more »