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 »

West Africa: Does Climate Change Fuel Terrorism in the Sahel?

Local populations feel the effects of climate change, but new research shows only indirect links to violent extremism. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's First Woman President Takes the Helm

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presents herself as an implementer - can she meet the country's high expectations and reverse SWAPO's decline? Read more »

Africa: Anatomy of SADC's Failure in Eastern DRC

The premature withdrawal of SADC troops reveals deep-seated political problems and military capacity limitations. Read more »

South Sudan: 'Transition Fatigue' in South Sudan Ramps Up Tensions

The recent conflict is rooted in repeated extensions of the transition timeframe and enduring political and security problems. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Democracies Must Guard Against Local Online Influencer Networks

New research shows that key figures in South Africa's domestic online influence industry are engaged in transnational disinformation campaigns. Read more »

Africa: Lake Chad Basin Insurgents Raise the Stakes With Weaponised Drones

ISWAP's enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region. Read more »

Africa: Iran and the Price of the ANC's Nostalgia

The African National Congress' friendship with Tehran is becoming the main bugbear in US relations with South Africa. Read more »

Somalia: Türkiye Throws Somalia a Lifeline to Catch Illegal Fishers

A long-term maritime agreement could boost Somalia's naval capacity to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Read more »

Africa: Lessons From Kenya's Bold but Poorly Executed Visa-Free Policy

Kenya's experience can help countries balance practical realities with Africa's goal of open borders and regional connections. Read more »

Africa: Can African Philanthropy Fill in for American Aid Cuts?

Africa must look within to improve resource allocation and promote social impact investments that go beyond just boosting profits. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Can Zimbabwe's Independent Complaints Commission Win Civil Society Over?

The new commission is a step in the right direction for security sector reform, but faces several tough challenges. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia's Special Prosecutor's Office Needs an International Cooperation Unit

To effectively deliver justice for international crimes, an independent international cooperation unit is essential. Read more »

Ghana: Will Ghana's Mahama Grasp the Nettle of Constitutional Reform?

Ghana's constitution allows an excessively powerful presidency to influence all levels of administration - it must be reformed. Read more »

Africa: South Africa's Trade Deficit Dilemma With China

South Africa needs to benefit more from its active, albeit highly unequal, trading partnership with China. Read more »

Africa: West African Wildlife Sanctuary Becomes a Hub of Insecurity

Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts. Read more »

Africa: Civil Society Needs a Role in Mali's Security Reforms

Security sector reforms that began well before the country's two coups still suffer from a lack of effective civil society participation. Read more »

Africa: Data Modelling Reveals the Heavy Toll of USAID Cuts On Africa

Given the US' major contribution to aid, Trump's cuts could push 5.7 million more Africans into extreme poverty next year. Read more »

Africa: AU 'Year of Reparations' Should Look to the Future and the Past

Reparations aim to repair relationships and prevent violence - a forward-looking approach could foster a more just global order. Read more »

Africa: US Paris Climate Agreement Exit Will Hit Africa Hard

This week's G20 finance meeting must galvanise a global climate agenda to mitigate the grave impact of the US withdrawal. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Is Still Pivotal to Steadying the Gambia's Transition

Divisions over the latest draft constitution, which extends executive power and term limits, necessitate ECOWAS' involvement. Read more »