Africa: The African Union Commission At a Crossroads

With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. Read more »

Africa: Positioning South Africa As Guardian of the Cape Route

The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »

Africa: On Climate, Will Trump Have It All His Own Way?

The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Read more »

Africa: Great Expectations As Democracy Wins in Botswana

After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique's Last Stand for Democracy?

After 25 years of electoral fraud and one-party dominance, mass protests are the last resort for the opposition and the public. Read more »

Africa: Remittances Can Help Fill Funding Gaps for Climate Adaptation

More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. Read more »

Africa: Aid Workers Are Increasingly Seen As Fair Game in Violent Conflicts

In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend. Read more »

Africa: Precision Policing - a Vital Element of Reducing Firearm Crime

A safer South Africa is only possible with less gun crime. Achieving that requires more from police than recovering illegal guns. Read more »

Southern Africa: Are Southern Africa's Former Liberation Movements Going Out of Fashion?

In this month's election, Namibia's SWAPO ruling party could go the way of the ANC, BDP or perhaps FRELIMO. Read more »

Somalia: New Somali Piracy Threats Require Partnerships and Holistic Responses

Somalia's upcoming seat on the UN Security Council should allow it to shape international maritime security policies. Read more »

Africa: Bipartisan Cooperation Is Vital for Effective Transitional Justice in the U.S.

The US can draw insights from Africa and other regions to transform its fragmented efforts into a national transitional justice process. Read more »

Africa: India and China Vie for Leadership of the Global South

Which of the two countries is better placed to champion Africa's developmental aspirations? Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Judiciary Must Act Fast to Regain Public Trust

With elections in December, widespread perceptions of political bias in the Supreme Court threaten the democratic process. Read more »

Africa: Deciphering Türkiye's Africa Policy

Beyond Türkiye's expanding African footprint that covers trade, investment and stability lie Erdoğan's strategic ambitions. Read more »

Southern Africa: Can Tanzania Bring East and Southern Africa Together On East DRC?

Tanzania's geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region's various peace efforts. Read more »

Africa: Brics Summit 2024 - Everything, Everywhere, All At Once?

Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda - not unfocused expansion. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya On the UN Human Rights Council - a Chance for Redemption?

Kenya should seize the opportunity of its council membership to improve its human rights record at home. Read more »

Africa: Can SAMIDRC Be Spared the Fate of Previous Peace Missions?

SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors. Read more »

Botswana: Masisi and Khama Square Off Again

Botswana's President Masisi confronts his arch-rival at next week's election, but the real enemy may be elsewhere. Read more »

East Africa: Customary Courts in East Africa - More Than a Means to Lighten Caseloads

The relevance of traditional justice should be assessed by factors other than its potential to reduce formal court backlogs. Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZIG's Devaluation Reflects Zimbabwe's State of Perpetual Crisis

A vicious cycle of currency failure, policy inconsistency and short-term fixes has battered investor and citizen confidence. Read more »

Mozambique: Latest Elections Widen Mozambique's Democratic Deficit

SADC remains silent as electoral fraud, post-election violence and the murder of opposition figures undermine democracy. Read more »

Africa: The Revived Luanda Process - Inching Towards Peace in East DRC?

Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen. Read more »

Africa: Africa Gets Its Chance to Lead the Commonwealth

Africa takes the reins for the first time in 20 years, but will the new secretary-general adopt a more assertive stance? Read more »

Africa: Nile River Basin Commission - Regional Strife Could Make a Difficult Task Impossible

Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia's Red Sea ambitions. Read more »