Africa: Conflict-Related Sexual Violence - a Threat to Africa's Peace and Security

African leaders must commit to ending the violence, which requires focusing attention on justice reform and survivor-led interventions. Read more »

Africa: The Window to Salvage South Sudan's Peace Process Is Closing Fast

As a guarantor of the peace agreement, the African Union must urgently take action to de-escalate political tensions. Read more »

Africa: Algeria-AES Diplomatic Crisis Calls for Swift African Union Mediation

The latest tensions are a wake-up call for the AU, which has lost influence in the Sahel-Saharan region. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Challenges Facing the Latest Truce Between Kinshasa and M23

Dynamics on the ground in eastern DRC and the country's capital will test Qatar's mediation efforts. Read more »

Burkina Faso: In Burkina Faso, Traoré's Legacy Could Extend Beyond Popularity and Promises

The challenge will be translating the country's rich mineral resources and promising economy into stability and development. Read more »

Africa: Could Anchor States Benefit Africa's Peace and Security Council?

Recent PSC elections revived debates about whether membership should favour inclusion and fairness or regional capacity and influence. Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Political Promises Haven't Solved Congo-Brazzaville's Illegal Medicine Trade

The country faces a public health crisis characterised by a poor supply of affordable medicines and too few pharmacies. Read more »

West Africa: Women, Illicit Activities and Terrorism - What Are the Risks for West Africa?

Understanding women's role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists. Read more »

Africa: AI and Africa's 'Counterfeit' Journalists

AI technology is 'shooting the messenger' by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives. Read more »

Africa: New AU Leaders Must Articulate a Bold Vision for Africa's Peace Operations

A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN. Read more »

Nigeria: Balancing Economics and Security On the Nigeria-Cameroon Border

The two countries must cooperate to stop Boko Haram from taking advantage of open borders to revive their operations. Read more »

Africa: Could Africa Still Be Hard Hit By Trump's Tariff Tantrum?

If they are imposed, Trump's blizzard of 'reciprocal' tariffs will hit AGOA beneficiaries more than most. Read more »

Africa: Trafficking Is Decimating the Horn's Cheetah Population

Instability, enforcement gaps and poverty combine to enable the rampant trafficking of cheetah cubs to the Middle East. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Special Bench - More Than Just a Criminal Tribunal

The Special Bench should have jurisdiction over a broader range of disputes - not merely function as a criminal tribunal. Read more »

Africa: Demographics Not Poor Governance Explain Africa's Slow Development

Until dependency ratios shift, Africa's large youthful population will remain the continent's biggest barrier to growth. Read more »

South Africa: General Visible Policing Should Not Be a Priority for SA Police

The concept of 'visible policing' is confusing efforts to strengthen South Africa's national police service. Read more »

Africa: Is the Loss of Aid an Opportunity for Africa?

US and EU aid cuts could prompt Africa to end its dependency, but the task for poor countries will be especially difficult. Read more »

Chad: Urgent AU Action Could Defuse Rising Chad-Sudan Tensions

Mediation by the African Union's High-Level Panel on Sudan could end the warmongering and strengthen regional security. Read more »

Cameroon: Grave Risks for Cameroon As Soldiers Desert to Fight in Ukraine

Cameroon faces a multitude of security threats and cannot afford to lose its soldiers to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more »

Africa: William Ruto - From Hustler to Dealmaker?

As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president's political future. Read more »

West Africa: Can West African Nations Come Together to Stop Terrorism Spreading?

Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Is Zimbabwe Facing Another November 2017?

Mnangagwa looks beyond his second term, prompting war veterans backing Vice-President Chiwenga to threaten an 'uprising' on 31 March. Read more »

Mozambique: Chapo-Mondlane Meeting Presents a Glimmer of Hope for Mozambique

Despite scepticism about the government's intentions, the meeting shows a shift in President Chapo's hardline approach to resolving post-election violence. Read more »

South Africa: Cue the Cameras - How SAPS Bodycams Can Deliver Tangible Results

What should police body-worn cameras aim to achieve, and how will we know if they are working? Read more »

Sudan: Could Prolonged Warfare in Sudan Lead to the Country Splitting?

Shifting military dynamics, political fragmentation and external interference could escalate clashes, pushing the country towards partition. Read more »