February 19
Africa: Funding for Somalia's New AU Peace Mission Hangs in the Balance
With delays in activating a new UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism, both organisations must now re-double their efforts to secure funds. Read more »
February 18
Africa: Maritime Issues Should Top Somalia's UN Security Council Agenda
Somalia's two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade. Read more »
February 17
South Africa: All Bets Are Off Between Washington and Pretoria
Bilateral relations are now in uncharted territory, necessitating a radical rethink by South Africa of its US foreign policy. Read more »
February 14
Africa: Is Trump Giving U.S. Companies the Green Light On Bribery?
Trump's suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act turns back the clock 50 years on global anti-corruption efforts. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Nigeria's Schoolchildren Again Targeted in Mass Abductions
Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups. Read more »
February 12
Africa: South Africa's G20 Presidency Faces Mounting Pressure
The challenge isn't just defending Africa's interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is actively disengaged. Read more »
February 11
Central Africa: Overcoming Security Dilemmas in the Great Lakes Region
Mistrust between leaders and the region's militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult - but essential. Read more »
February 10
Madagascar: Technology Looks Set to Transform Governance in Madagascar
One of the world's poorest countries is poised to become a beacon of innovation in digitising public administration. Read more »
February 07
Africa: Eastern DRC - Unpacking the Difficult Task of Regional Diplomacy
As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts. Read more »
February 06
Africa: Trump's Funding Cuts Will Hurt South Africa and the Region
Despite Ramaphosa's downplaying of their potential impact, the reality is that South Africa and the continent are at grave risk. Read more »
February 05
Africa: Foreign Interest in Africa Comes With Damaging Disinformation Tactics
Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent. Read more »
February 04
Somalia: Local and Global Cost of Illegal Tuna Fishing Off Somalia's Coast
The rampant exploitation of yellowfin tuna threatens Somali livelihoods and could affect global food security. Read more »
February 03
Africa: How Africa Can Make 2025 Its 'Super Year' for Ocean Governance
Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa's needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions. Read more »
January 31
Africa: Africa's Private Sector Boosts AU Peace Fund
As private sector donations increase, the 21 African countries still not contributing to the fund must pay up. Read more »
January 30
Africa: Europe and Africa - Finding Love in a Time of Trump?
In response to a new wave of American insularity, European policymakers should pursue rapprochement with Africa. Read more »
January 29
Cameroon: Expanding Cameroon's Successful Green Militarisation Strategy to Protect Elephants
The global demand for ivory is driving heavily armed poachers from Chad and Sudan into Cameroon's Bouba Ndjida National Park. Read more »
January 28
Tanzania: Elite Syndicate Threatens Tanzania's Masai Giraffe
Greater awareness about illegal hunting concessions that allow the smuggling of endangered species to Dubai could prevent their decline. Read more »
January 27
Chad: Decades of Security Cooperation Under Threat in Lake Chad Basin
Niger has suspended its participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force, and Chad has threatened to withdraw. Read more »
January 24
Africa: Trump Attacks Global Minimum Tax
President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the OECD minimum 15% global tax deal could hurt Africa. Read more »
January 23
Africa: Africa's Nuclear Energy Future
A rapid increase in demand may leave Africa no choice but to make a substantial investment in nuclear energy. Read more »
January 22
Ghana: Ghana's Road to Rebuilding Public Trust Starts With Security Reforms
In the interest of national stability, Ghana's new government must tackle threats and gaps in the security sector. Read more »
January 21
Mozambique: Chapo's Heavy Burden - Restoring Mozambique's Fractured Social Fabric
The new president must not only end post-electoral violence, but reverse the political and economic exclusion that fuelled it. Read more »
January 20
South Africa: The Trump Threat - How Worried Should South Africa Be?
The cracks in US-SA bilateral ties are more than apparent, but not all is gloom and doom. Read more »
January 17
Africa: What Does Trump's Likely Africa Team Say About Policy Direction?
While the incoming US President is expected to be tough on SA, his wider Africa policy is less clear. Read more »
January 16
Africa: Sink or Swim - Africa's Crucial Maritime Milestones in 2025
Progress has been slow during the AU's Decade of African Seas and Oceans. Five urgent steps can correct the course. Read more »