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 »

Libya: Tracing the 'Continuum of Violence' Between Nigeria and Libya

How the movement of people from Edo State fuels the Libyan conflict economy Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Tanzania: Reviving Tanzania's Regional Leadership and Global Engagement

Priorities for an effective foreign policy reset Read more »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Tackling Trade-Related Water Risks

How importing countries can address water stress from global commodity production Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »