Africa: Organised Crime - The Fuel That Ignites Terrorism

Links between organised crime and terrorism in Africa have made it difficult to curb both offences. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Visa Regime Keeps Badly Needed Skilled Workers Out

The government is blocking the potential that foreign workers can bring to SA's stagnant economy. Read more »

South Africa: Digital Evidence – a Step Forward for South Africa

As police and prosecutors test new legislation, what are the challenges of using digital evidence? Read more »

Africa: Sudan Exposes the AU's Weak Response to Humanitarian Crises

The continental body should focus on coordinating and collaborating with humanitarian actors, rather than new structures and policies. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana By-Elections Yield Vital Lessons for 2024 National Polls

From an absence of violence to large-scale vote buying, the outcomes of two recent elections cannot be ignored. Read more »

Benin: Benin Must Target the Illicit Activities That Enable Violent Extremism

Authorities should consult communities on how to break the ties between smugglers, hunters and violent extremist groups. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fails Its Democracy Test

With ZANU-PF's manoeuvring and SADC's approach of non-interference, the regional bloc is unlikely to act on the disputed elections. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transition Depends On Both Dialogue and Transitional Justice

The challenge is balancing and integrating peace and justice for a gradual transition out of conflict. Read more »

East Africa: Chinese Markets Deplete Lake Victoria's Nile Perch

Nile perch swim bladders, used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine, are illegally extracted from breeding and juvenile fish. Read more »

Africa: Brics+ and the Tricky Business of Balancing Global Geopolitics

Will an expanded BRICS precipitate a new international order, or collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions? Read more »

Africa: Niger - Another Symptom of Africa's Weak Crisis-Response Capacity

As intergovernmental organisations grapple with security problems, it's time to review the African Peace and Security Architecture. Read more »

Africa: BRICS+ and the Future of the Us Dollar

Although no single alternative to the dollar is likely, the shift away from a Western-led global order has begun. Read more »

Africa: Towards a BRICS Climate Club

BRICS could be the catalyst for a new global alliance to power solutions to the world's climate crisis. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Would Benefit From a Crime Harm Index

Not all crimes have the same impact, so police should prioritise reducing harm, not just the crime count. Read more »

West Africa: West Africa's Sea Turtle Population in Deep Water

Sea turtles will remain a target unless viable alternative livelihoods are created for fisher communities. Read more »

South Africa: Risks of Digital Influence - Lessons for South Africa's 2024 Election

Research in Kenya shows that a rigorous professional legacy media is vital to counterbalance malign players online. Read more »

Eswatini: Thulani Maseko's Absence Weakens Eswatini's Struggle for Democracy

Without Maseko's leadership, the Multi-Stakeholder Forum that pushes for democratic change shows signs of falling apart. Read more »

Africa: Why Aren't More African Union Decisions On Security Implemented?

Given current threats to safety and stability, Africa needs decisions that are properly drafted and funded. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Ambitious Move to Depoliticise Govt

New legislation targets the clientelism and political patronage that have plagued public service delivery for decades. Read more »

East Africa: East Africa Must Find Consensus On Its Growing Migration Crisis

A common approach would not only protect the rights of migrants and refugees, but strengthen regional economies and security. Read more »

Africa: Why Nigeria's Bandits Are Recruiting Women for Gunrunning

In a strategy honed by Boko Haram, bandits are enlisting women for arms trafficking in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »

Africa: Extra BRICS Shouldn't Be Used to Build a Wall Against the West

As interest in joining BRICS soars, an expansion must be about more than the 'West versus the Rest'. Read more »

Africa: New Agenda for Peace - a Reckoning for Africa On Collective Security?

The UN's push to revive global multilateralism should motivate African states, the AU and regional blocs to improve collaboration. Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Must Look Beyond the Use of Force in Niger

Reports that the coup was triggered by rivalries and personal interests offer room for political manoeuvre and constructive dialogue. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's New Police Watchdog Bill Weakens Rule of Law

Proposed changes to the IPID Act would increase the oversight body's vulnerability to political interference and manipulation. Read more »