Africa: Africa Can End Its Rash of Military Coups

But sanctions aren't enough - the AU and states must tackle root causes, including electoral fraud and service delivery failure. Read more »

West Africa: Kidnappings in the Sahel – a Favoured Weapon of War

Insurgents use kidnapping to recruit, spy and grow in Africa's already unstable Sahel region. Read more »

Cameroon: Time to Resolve Cameroon's Persistent Yet Forgotten Crisis

The country is no closer to settling the destabilising seven-year Anglophone crisis that has claimed thousands of lives. Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs a People-Centred Approach to Climate Action

At COP28, Africa must champion a position that is both economically conscious and prioritises the voices of its people. Read more »

Africa: Going Nowhere Slowly At the UN General Assembly's Annual Debate

At this critical juncture in world affairs, the general debate should have featured more solutions and better leadership. Read more »

South Africa: What Does Evidence-Based Policing Offer South Africa?

Common misconceptions may discourage police from using this proven method of optimising policing and enhancing safety. Read more »

Africa: Anti-Gay Laws - Africa's Human Rights Regression

In the upsurge of laws and policies targeting homosexuality, the plight of victims is often forgotten. Read more »

Gambia: The Gambia Redoubles Efforts to Scupper Maritime Drug Trafficking

By teaming up with the EU's Seaport Cooperation Project, can the country disrupt the rising cocaine trade? Read more »

Africa: Can China Be a More Attractive Security Partner for Africa?

Beijing's Global Security Initiative may be more compelling than Western approaches, but comes with several challenges. Read more »

South Africa: Fortress South Africa – Open to the Highest Bidder

Using billions in public funds for private border security could be the latest chapter in government's xenophobic fixation. Read more »

Kenya: Can National Dialogue Settle Kenya's Recurring Post-Election Instability?

Unlike previous arrangements, the dialogue committee's legal mandate could pave the way to political and economic stability. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's National Dialogue Needs Greater Credibility and Inclusivity

The dialogue's first phase is proceeding without opposition, but the format is unlikely to achieve 'national consensus'. Read more »

Libya: Libya's Floods - A Climate Change and Governance Tragedy

The Derna disaster shows the lethal effect of a convergence between climate, governance and security threats. Read more »

West Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Must Cut Ties Between Terrorists and Illicit Markets

The current calm in the north provides a window to dismantle extremists' sources of finance, supplies, and recruits. Read more »

Africa: Biden's BRI Moment

The Lobito Corridor infrastructure project casts the United States and the West in an unfamiliar role. Read more »

Ethiopia: Targeted Killings and Repatriation Fail to Deter Ethiopian Migrants

Despite the dangers, Saudi Arabia remains a top destination for irregular migrants searching for a better life. Read more »

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 »