West Africa: Sahel Militants Turn Civilian Drones Into Deadly Weapons

As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks. Read more »

Africa: Will the U.S. Brokered Rwanda-DR Congo Deal Pave the Way for Peace?

Domestic power struggles between President Tshisekedi and former president Kabila will likely complicate difficult negotiations with M23. Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Help Steer the World Away From Deep-Sea Mining

Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Read more »

Africa: COP30's Uphill Battle to Shift From Gender Rhetoric to Action

Gender-responsive policy is vital for climate resilience, but that requires actionable and better resourced plans. Read more »

Africa: Strengthening Women's Political Participation in Guinea

Current efforts to restore constitutional order must also promote the effective inclusion of women in public affairs. Read more »

Africa: Lake Chad Basin Governments Should Redouble Efforts Against Iswap

ISWAP's hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship. Read more »

Southern Africa: Does SADC's Post-Conflict Reconstruction Plan Marginalise Transitional Justice?

Without several amendments to its draft framework, SADC will struggle to help member states address their abusive pasts. Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Not Miss the Boat On the WTO Fishing Subsidies Deal

Despite the high cost of illegal fishing, only a third of African countries have signed the landmark agreement that will soon take effect. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's North Central Violence Reveals Systemic State Failure

Durable solutions to end deadly attacks in Benue State will remain elusive if the crisis continues to be misdiagnosed. Read more »

Africa: How Will the Iran Crisis Impact Africa?

The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it's creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's National Dialogue - Putting the Cart Before the Horse

Dialogue cannot be effective without first properly assessing what's wrong and how it can be fixed. Read more »

West Africa: Violent Extremism Erodes Local Climate Resilience in the Sahel

Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes. Read more »

Africa: African Refugees Bear the Brunt of Shifting Global Politics

On World Refugee Day, displaced Africans face the worst conditions yet as conflict and disasters increase, aid plummets and borders tighten. Read more »

South Africa: Can a New Leader Elevate the Hawks?

To effectively tackle serious crime, South Africa's special police investigation unit requires a strong leadership team. Read more »

Africa: Africa Can Benefit From New Global Climate Alliances

In the wake of America's climate commitment reversals, Africa must make the most of its solid partnerships with Europe and China. Read more »

Africa: Why a Jihadist Takeover of a Sahelian Capital Is Unlikely

Despite a recent surge in terrorist attacks, the region is more at risk of fragmentation than centralised jihadist rule. Read more »

Namibia: Foreign Fishing Vessels Plunder Namibia's Horse Mackerel

The country's rich stock is being illegally harvested by foreign-flagged vessels licensed to fish in Angolan waters. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia and South Africa - Shared Struggles in Transitional Justice

The key lesson is that transitional justice is not an event but an ongoing process that ends only when its goals are met. Read more »

South Africa: Cyber Attacks Expose the Vulnerability of South Africa's Ports

A joint effort is needed to prevent the unprecedented attack on Transnet's port operating systems becoming the new normal. Read more »

Africa: The AU Should Set the Example On Youth Leadership

At last month's African Union (AU) summit, members states' attention was focused on electing the new AU Commission leadership. While that was happening, Aya Chebbi's term as the… Read more »

Mali: Military Takeover Puts Popular Protests in the Spotlight

Tired of bad governance and corruption, Mali's citizens hope protests will bring political change. Read more »

Central Africa: Trade-Offs in Managing Tramadol Abuse in Central Africa

Tramadol is increasingly being used as a recreational drug across Central Africa. The illegal trade and non-medical use of this synthetic opioid poses risks for health and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Death Turned Political Football in the DRC

The sudden death on 2 February of Etienne Tshisekedi – the long-time opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – is more than a personal tragedy… Read more »

Africa: Term-Limit Changes the Biggest Threat to Democracy?

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (92) is famous for quirky responses when asked why he has stayed in power since 1980. Asked by journalists whether it isn't time he said farewell… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Bombings - Justice At Last?

On the night of the FIFA World Cup final in July 2010, twin suicide attacks ravaged Uganda's capital, Kampala. As a result, 74 people died, 70 were injured and the nation was left… Read more »