Nigeria: Nigeria's New President Must Prioritise the Boko Haram Crisis

Violent extremism has outlived three Nigerian presidencies - will Bola Tinubu be the leader who ends the onslaught? Read more »

Africa: UK Seems Ready to Return Its 'last African Colony'

Aggrieved Chagossians must be heard in negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over who owns the Chagos Archipelago. Read more »

Africa: Sandalwood Burn Ignites Awareness of Kenya's Illegal Trade

Government commitment and public support are crucial to combat this environmental crime. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab On the Defensive - Is It Time to Celebrate?

Government efforts need coordination at various levels to prevent the terrorist group from regaining control and striking back. Read more »

West Africa: New Targets Needed to Manage West Africa's Military Transitions

Recurring coups and protracted military rule should spur regional actors to explore other ways of achieving stability. Read more »

South Africa: Breaking Down the BRIC Wall Between South Africa-U.S. Relations

Pretoria's global credibility hinges on a precarious balancing act between competing views on the international order. Read more »

South Africa: Shades of Grey - Financial Action Task Force Lists South Africa and Nigeria

Both countries have been greylisted, but how soon can they get off the Financial Action Task Force's radar? Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DRC's Peace Plans Must Prioritise Humanitarian Aid

Ceasefires and security objectives are understandably the priority, but assisting refugees is central to achieving peace. Read more »

Mozambique: Cross-Border Cooperation Could Curb Kidnappings in Mozambique

Mozambique and South Africa are most affected by kidnapping in Southern Africa - they must collaborate to stop the attacks. Read more »

Africa: Organised Crime Is Infecting African and Global Supply Chains

The fishing and cocoa industries show how criminal networks and corrupt officials exploit multinational supply chains. Read more »

Ghana: Spending Cuts Would Show That Govt Shares Ghanaians' Pain

Government expenditure is soaring despite the economic crisis and austerity measures for other sectors. Read more »

Africa: Africa Shouldn't Ignore Russia's Destabilising Influence

As a region, Africa may not be interested in the Ukraine war, but the war is interested in Africa. Read more »

Niger: In Niger's Tillabéri, Insecurity Takes a Toll On Women and Girls

Research in the region most affected by violence shows why focusing on gender-specific needs would deliver better responses. Read more »

South Africa: Security Must Be Part of South Africa's Energy Rescue Plan

A successful energy mix requires not just technology and finance but heightened security around energy infrastructure, especially nuclear. Read more »

Morocco: Morocco's Mocro Maffia Threatens Europe and North Africa

Morocco, Belgium and the Netherlands have become pivotal in the growing Latin America-Europe cocaine chain. Read more »

Nigeria: Will Nigeria's Next President Answer to the Public?

The leading candidates have mixed records when it comes to accountability and responsive governance. Read more »

Malawi: Is Malawi's Chakwera Actively Stifling His Corruption Buster?

The president's handling of Malawi's anti-graft czar raises doubts about his commitment to clean government. Read more »

Africa: African Multilateralism Is in Crisis - Can the AU Fix It?

The African Union must be bold, decisive and consistent in resolving tensions and competition among its members and regions. Read more »

Africa: Record Numbers of Displaced Africans Face Worsening Prospects

While the world focuses on Ukraine, unprecedented funding shortages and shrinking migration pathways leave Africans stranded. Read more »

Africa: COP27's Mixed Bag Dashes High Expectations

Despite global setbacks, Africa has shown the promise of leadership towards a low-carbon economy. Read more »

Africa: Financial Independence Is Key to Stronger AU Partnerships

The African Union's reliance on international funding affects its ability to set priorities and take ownership of solutions. Read more »

Africa: Mining for Energy - Africa Must Seize the Green Moment

The continent should grasp the chance to develop its green minerals to its own advantage. Read more »

South Africa: Soaring Murder Rates Underline the Lack of Sound Direction for Policing

Crime data analysis should play a much bigger role in policing and safety in South Africa. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DRC Peace Processes Miss the Mark

Deteriorating security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo raises questions about the Nairobi and Luanda processes. Read more »

Somalia: An Ocean of Weapons - Arms Smuggling to Somalia

Rather than relying on foreign navies, Horn of Africa countries must lead in stemming illicit arms inflows. Read more »