July 02
South Africa: How Will South Africa's New Coalition Govt Steer Foreign Policy?
The challenge of decision making by consensus may see South Africa adopting more middle-of-the-road policies on pressing global challenges. Read more »
July 01
South Africa: What South Africans Need From Political Leaders Is a Commitment to Peace
Positive change is possible but requires ethical leadership from the new cabinet and a shared vision for a peaceful future. Read more »
June 28
Africa: Burhan and Hemedti's Deadly Hunger Games
As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict. Read more »
June 27
Africa: Quality Education Delivers Growth - but Africa's Scorecard Remains Poor
The African Union has dedicated 2024 to improving education, a task requiring new thinking and rapid technological adoption. Read more »
June 26
Africa: Russia's Growing Influence in Africa Calls for More Balanced Partnerships
As Moscow makes gains through bilateral deals, African states must avoid getting drawn into a global proxy conflict. Read more »
June 25
Africa: Blue Carbon Markets - Africa Must Carefully Balance Risks and Rewards
Africa's productive blue carbon ecosystems offer climate mitigation solutions, but countries must guard against the exploitation of local communities. Read more »
June 24
Africa: Meagre Gender Data Blocks Equality for African Women
Without information on gender roles and relations, both gender inequality and sustainable development will remain a struggle. Read more »
June 21
Malawi: Saulos Chilima's Sudden Death Leaves a Dangerous Vacuum in Malawi
The former vice-president's death could create a political dilemma or an opportunity for President Lazarus Chakwera. Read more »
June 20
Africa: African Refugees Neglected As Crises Worsen
World Refugee Day is a reminder that Africa and the world cannot peacefully maintain the current pace of displacement. Read more »
June 19
Mali: Timber Logging Drives Jnim's Expansion in Mali
The unregulated timber logging economy is central to extremists' governance strategies and regional infiltration. Read more »
June 18
Congo-Kinshasa: Rampant Cobalt Smuggling and Corruption Deny Billions to DRC
The country's extractive reform strategy doesn't address the impact of illegal cobalt mining on people, the environment and the economy. Read more »
June 17
Africa: Cabinda to Cape Town - How Crime-Proof Are Africa's Atlantic Shores?
With all eyes on pirates and politics in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, who is keeping an eye on Africa's South Atlantic? Read more »
June 14
Africa: First Korea-Africa Summit - Another Missed Opportunity for Africa
African delegates arrived in Seoul last week without a collective plan. But did they need one? Read more »
June 13
Ghana: Is Ghana Heading Towards Election-Related Unrest?
Ahead of the December 2024 elections, heightened mistrust in state institutions and unresolved tensions threaten to disrupt the polls. Read more »
June 12
West Africa: Could Senegal Help Mediate Tensions Between Ecowas and AES States?
Given their favourable standing with Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries, Senegal's new leaders could resolve regional tensions. Read more »
June 11
Somalia: UN Funds for AU Peace Operations - Somalia As a Test Case
Should the African Union focus on a single situation - or apply UN Security Council Resolution 2719 to various conflicts? Read more »
June 10
Africa: Can Presidentialism Save Tshisekedi From the 'Lame Duck' Syndrome?
By giving loyalists and technocrats ministerial posts, Tshisekedi hopes to insulate them from politics and ensure a fluid government. Read more »
June 07
Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan's Hesitant Reforms
Having initiated democratic change, Tanzania's president appears to be fighting a rearguard action by Magufulist hardliners. Read more »
June 06
South Africa: Better Policing in South Africa Is Well Within Reach
SA has the necessary skills and resources - we need the president and police minister to make reform their mission. Read more »
June 05
Africa: Debt Relief Should Be the African Union's Focus At the G20
To succeed, all six of the AU's G20 priorities depend on improving the fiscal health of indebted countries. Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Governance Scenarios in South Africa - Growth Vs Stability?
Two possible national coalitions (ANC-DA-IFP or ANC-MK) are a choice between economic growth and stability, with KZN as the sacrificial lamb. Read more »
June 03
Africa: EU Visa Restrictions On Ethiopians Reflect Strained Migration Relations
The punitive measures reflect a history of major EU investment in Ethiopia's migration governance - with few results. Read more »
May 31
Africa: William Ruto Wins in Washington - but Does Kenya?
Not all Kenyans are enchanted by the prospect of being America's main partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
May 30
Mozambique: Samim Withdrawal From Cabo Delgado - Uncomfortable Truths
Why is the region turning away from an international terrorist organisation on its doorstep that is growing in influence? Read more »
May 28
Africa: Elections Will Reveal South Africa's Exposure to Digital Influence As a Service
Without access to social media data, ensuring voters have verifiable information rather than manipulated content is difficult. Read more »