July 14, 2023
Africa: Ruto Hustles to Dodge a Debt Trap
For all its economic and governance woes, Kenya seems to be on a better long-term trajectory than South Africa. Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Elite Unit Brutality Reflects Widespread Police Impunity in SA
After South Africa's 'blue light' incident, police must renew their commitment to high standards of conduct. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Rise in Al-Shabaab Attacks Calls for Localised Solutions
County governments and affected communities need more decisive roles in security decisions and resources to empower police reservists. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Africa: Risks and Rewards of AI for Organised Crime in Africa
Artificial intelligence is rapidly developing, presenting both new threats and opportunities for law enforcement. Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Sudan: Sudan's Crisis Could Delay South Sudan's Already Slow Transition
To protect oil revenue and avoid disrupting its faltering peace process, South Sudan must remain neutral on Sudan's war. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Africa: Macron's Financing Summit Provides More Momentum Than Money
The measure of success will be in what happens at several upcoming meetings where binding decisions can be made. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Africa: MINUSMA Leaves Mali - Will Regional Leaders Step Up On Security?
The UN mission's withdrawal opens the door for assertive political leadership by ECOWAS and the AU. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Africa's Ukraine-Russia Mediation Needed a Clearer AU Footprint
The peace mission was an important opportunity to elevate African countries' collective role in world affairs. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Uganda: School Terror Attack Highlights Uganda's Security Gaps
Communities along the DRC border are especially vulnerable to assaults and recruitment by militant groups. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Africa: Africa's Bond Walls and Ballot Trains
A year of reckoning approaches, with 20 elections and a wall of over 10 bond redemptions due in 2024. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu Tackles Nigeria's Economy
While Tinubu's reforms are a positive step forward, these shouldn't plunge citizens further into poverty or violate the rule of law. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: Prigozhin's Rebellion Throws Wagner's African Future Into Doubt
Will Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin's astonishing march on Moscow scupper the company's influence on the continent? Read more »
June 28, 2023
Central African Republic: Touadéra's Perilous Referendum Project
Forging ahead with a referendum in CAR will likely exacerbate an already tense sociopolitical, humanitarian and security context. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Boko Haram Brings IEDs Back to Cameroon
Addressing the terror group's use of improvised explosive devices must include more intelligence and awareness raising. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: Journalism On Trial in Africa - Fortitude and Fake News
Powerful elites are using the fake news narrative to target journalists and evade accountability. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Africa: African Peace Mission - One Step Forward, One Step Back?
Although the initiative is a milestone in Africa's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a better organised, broader collective effort is needed. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Senegal: Avoiding the Worst-Case Scenario in Senegal
Extreme positions taken by all sides of the political spectrum make resolving the crisis more difficult. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Needs African Union Boots On the Ground
An intervention force to accompany ongoing peace processes could ease the humanitarian crisis and protect critical infrastructure. Read more »
June 20, 2023
West Africa: Rising Tides Threaten Low-Lying Coastal West Africa
Protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems can reduce the development and safety risks that vulnerable communities face. Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Cholera Outbreak - Governance Failures Bode Ill for Climate Catastrophes
The water system is already at risk due to climate change - continued gross negligence could spark a socio-politico-economic crisis. Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: The Long Arm of International Law Reaches Kayishema in South Africa
Alleged genocidaire Fulgence Kayishema looks set to face justice in a Rwandan court. Will he get a fair trial? Read more »
June 15, 2023
Africa: What Africa Wants and What the West Needs to Do
Democracy generally follows development, so Africa's friends should focus on unlocking rapid growth through better governance. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: Supportive Families Are Pivotal to Preventing Violent Extremism
Positive bonds with parents, extended family and caregivers can deter young people from joining violent extremist groups. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Does Have the Means to Reduce Violence
In both the policing and violence prevention spheres, ample evidence exists about what works and where to start. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Africa: Civilian-State Security Cooperation in Benin and Togo - a Double-Edged Sword
Civilians can help defeat violent extremists, but their continued support depends on authorities guaranteeing their safety. Read more »