July 26, 2022
Africa: Social Media Can Change Actions That Drive Gender-Based Violence
What we say and where we say it matters for preventing discrimination, and social media is now a priority. Read more »
July 25, 2022
Ethiopia: Costly Taxes Drive Illicit Vehicle Trade
Illegal transnational dealings drain government revenue and force Ethiopians to pay huge sums for fraudulent and dangerous cars. Read more »
July 21, 2022
Chad: Political Transition Lags Behind Deadline
One year on, security problems and political clashes prevent agreement on Chad's inclusive national dialogue. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Africa: Africa Can Achieve Prosperity, but There Are No Quick Fixes
A new Institute for Security Studies website provides data-driven pathways to improving income levels and reducing poverty. Read more »
July 19, 2022
South Africa: Calling It a Crisis Won't Prevent Violence Against Women
South Africans need to frame the problem as an endemic social condition that they can stop through deliberate action. Read more »
July 18, 2022
South Sudan: Splintered Armed Forces Still Obstruct Peace
Without trust between Kiir and Machar, the vital task of uniting the security forces will remain undone. Read more »
July 15, 2022
Africa: South Africa's ANC Marches to a Different Drum Than Africa
The ruling party still sees the world as a battleground between neo-liberalism and revolutionary progressivism. Read more »
July 13, 2022
Africa: Africa Is Losing the Battle Against Extreme Poverty
The continent will probably miss the SDG poverty target, but the right policies could deliver significant reductions. Read more »
July 12, 2022
South Africa: Social Media Vigilantism Is Alive and Trending in South Africa
Social media owners and law enforcement need to curb the abuse of cyberspace to incite violence. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Nigeria: Kuje Prison Break - Is Nigeria Out of Security Options?
High-profile attacks expose the government's inability to contain the expansion and potency of violent extremists and bandits. Read more »
July 08, 2022
Africa: Is France Losing Ground in Africa?
Gabon and Togo's recent decision to join the Commonwealth seemed like a blow to France - but was it? Read more »
July 07, 2022
South Africa: Verdict Continues Trend of Police Impunity for Use of Rubber Bullets
Police must commit to standards and better controls of rubber bullets in public order policing situations. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Tunisia: Curbing Tunisia's Crippling Illicit Financial Flows
Comprehensive anti-corruption reforms are needed to staunch the outflows draining the country's economy. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Africa: Africa's Security Depends On Action - Not Just Commitment
Will decisions on addressing terrorism and coups taken at the AU extraordinary summit bear fruit or fall on fallow ground? Read more »
July 04, 2022
Kenya: Smuggled Ethanol Pours Revenue Down the Drain
Weak border controls, widespread corruption and vast ungoverned boundaries between countries make ethanol smuggling in East Africa easy. Read more »
July 01, 2022
Africa: The Pan-African Parliament Finally Elects a President
The PAP's failure to elect a president for over a year further undermined its already doubtful legitimacy. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Southern Africa: Labour Bears the Brunt of Chinese Investments in Southern Africa
It is the responsibility of states to create an environment in which the rights of all workers are protected. Read more »
June 29, 2022
East Africa: Sea Cucumber Smuggling in East Africa Threatens Livelihoods and Ecosystems
Coordinating laws in the Western Indian Ocean region is a vital first step towards protecting sea cucumbers. Read more »
June 28, 2022
Africa: Can Africa Stay On Target to Silence the Guns By 2030?
A new framework enables the African Union to track progress on the long road to achieving a conflict-free continent. Read more »
June 27, 2022
South Africa: The Rise of Xenophobia - The Road to Ruin
The state needs to act urgently to address the increase in xenophobic groups across South Africa. Read more »
June 24, 2022
Mali: Maternal Mortality - a Forgotten Tragedy
What does security mean for women when childbirth kills more Malian women than the security crisis? Read more »
June 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Opens a Pandora's Box in Eastern DR Congo
By allowing Uganda and Burundi to enter the troubled region to pursue their enemies, Tshisekedi has provoked a backlash from Kagame. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Kenya: Economics Likely to Trump Ethnicity in August Poll
Kenya's upcoming elections could be the beginning of a shift from ethnic to class and issue-based politics. Read more »
June 21, 2022
Ethiopia: Prosecuting Crimes Against Humanity in Ethiopia - Where Is the Law?
To fulfil its promise to fight impunity, Ethiopia needs to enact legislation criminalising gross human rights violations. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Nigeria: Govt's Petrol Subsidy Is a Climate Issue
Climate change financing could help solve the petrol subsidy problem while cushioning the blow for consumers. Read more »