South Africa: Cellphone Theft - Another Indicator of South Africa's Policing Gaps

Partnerships with the private sector and a focus on intelligence-guided investigations are vital. Read more »

Africa: Why Aren't Sanctions Preventing Coups in Africa?

Sanctions and suspensions of membership from the AU and regional blocs aren't as effective as they once were. Read more »

Africa: Drones As Weapons - Africa Needs Better Data to Anticipate Risk

A lack of documented evidence leaves the continent vulnerable and ill-equipped to shape an evolving policy debate. Read more »

Africa: Lack of Funding Could Sink Africa's Ocean Protection Efforts

Africa must invest in 'life below water' - the Sustainable Development Goal that can unlock economic and climate benefits. Read more »

Sudan: Will Africa Remain On the Sidelines of Sudan's Jeddah Talks?

Given the flawed Jeddah process, the AU and IGAD need a clearer role in the UN's transition mission. Read more »

South Africa: Soaring Murder Rates Should Prompt Policing Rethink - Policy Brief

A new policy brief on soaring murder rates says government and police should prioritise murder-reduction partnerships. Read more »

East Africa: Pledges Aren't Enough to Protect East Africa's Refugees

States are committed to helping refugees, but their ability to share the burden beyond their borders is limited. Read more »

Africa: Climate Risk in a World At War

Climate change is a threat multiplier and a security risk. War and conflict are now returning the favour. Read more »

Africa: All Agree AGOA Should Be Renewed – but How?

The question is how to expand Africa's economic growth without endorsing undemocratic behaviour. Read more »

South Africa: A Year After the Pretoria Agreement, Hard Work Remains for Ethiopia

Peacebuilding is a work in progress, and while there have been achievements, key stumbling blocks remain. Read more »

Liberia: Intense Rivalry Makes Transparency Vital in Liberia's Runoff Election

As campaigning opens for the presidential runoff, several concerns from the first round of voting must be addressed. Read more »

Mozambique: Fraudulent Municipal Elections Cripple Democracy in Mozambique

When it rules on the results, the Constitutional Council is unlikely to jeopardise President Nyusi's bid to consolidate power. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Sophisticated Artisanal Firearms Trade Needs Regulating

A controlled legal market for craft arms manufacturing could curb the growing threat posed by these weapons. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Is DRC Heading for Another Chaotic Election?

A surge in violence in eastern DRC adds to the many question marks over December's presidential poll. Read more »

Africa: Navigating the Complex Terrain of China-Africa Debt Relations

China isn't the main cause of Africa's debt crisis, but concerns about transparency and collateral agreements cannot be ignored. Read more »

East Africa: Too Much, Too Fast? Somalia Joins the East African Community

Despite the benefits, Somalia's membership raises critical questions about the bloc's ability to ensure regional stability. Read more »

South Africa: Can South Africa Contain Pangolin Trafficking?

There are worrying signs that the illegal trade is becoming more organised, with professionals and government officials involved. Read more »

Africa: Rethinking the Language of Mental Healthcare in Africa

Considering the stigmas surrounding mental healthcare, practitioners should use terminology carefully to prevent further harm. Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar's Age-Old Foes Scuffle More On Streets Than in Hustings

President Rajoelina, who first took power in a coup, is bashing aside opposition protesters in search of another term. Read more »

Africa: Beyond a Cessation of Hostilities, Ethiopia Needs Comprehensive Peace

Almost a year after signing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, Ethiopia is marred in conflict. Read more »

Gabon: Gabon and the Role of Political Transitions in Preventing Coups

Transitions in Central Africa could become tools to strengthen political and economic governance and avert instability. Read more »

Nigeria: Banditry On the Border Needs Joint Nigeria-Niger Efforts

The two countries must put their political differences aside to stop the violence that is devastating border communities. Read more »

Southern Africa: Southern Africa's Security Hinges On Actioning Its Organised Crime Strategy

The prevalence of trafficking and financial crimes highlights the urgency of better controls and regional cooperation. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Three Waves of Coups

Generalising about the 100 coups in post-independence Africa is difficult, but common primary drivers can be discerned. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Support Remains Crucial for Guinea's Peaceful Transition

Restoring a civilian government in Niger is important, but so too are the transitions in Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea. Read more »