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 »

Africa: Resolving Political Deadlock in Africa's Great Lakes Region

The DRC, its neighbours, the AU and international community have failed to translate military victory into political success. Read more »

Southern Africa: Abstaining in Absentia - Does SADC Have a Common Position On Ukraine?

Some Southern African states show that you can vote against Russian aggression and still remain non-aligned. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Powerhouses Must Do More to Secure the Continent

Leadership from influential countries can drive reform and progress in Africa and at the African Union. Read more »

Mozambique: Rwanda Expands Its Protection of Mozambique's Natural Resources

After securing its gas enterprises, Rwandan security forces now guard Cabo Delgado's lucrative graphite and ruby mines. Read more »

Algeria: Plunder of Algeria's Red Gold

Will allowing red coral harvesting protect this precious species or add to its risk of extinction? Read more »

Central Africa: Can EU Investment Revive Lake Chad Basin's Economy?

With African guidance, Europe's controversial Global Gateway plan can complement existing development projects. Read more »

Eswatini: Thulani Maseko's Assassination Roils Eswatini's Democracy Project

The murder of the human rights defender and political activist could be a turning point - but which way? Read more »

South Africa: ANC Call for More Police Won't Solve South Africa's Crime Crisis

The African National Congress' solutions to soaring crime are unclear and overlook the real problems facing policing. Read more »

Benin: Will Legislative Elections Put Benin's Democracy Back On Track?

After a four-year absence, the opposition contested January's polls - the most inclusive since Talon became president. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Must Put Climate Adaptation First

As another food crisis looms, failure to protect the vital agricultural sector against climate hazards will be disastrous. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Hopefuls Make Vague Promises On Security

A radical departure from existing policy is needed to enhance safety, but candidates' proposed reforms miss the mark. Read more »

Africa: Sergey Lavrov Back to Africa With a Vengeance

Barely six months after the Russian foreign minister's first African tour, two more trips are in the offing. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Split Parliament Has Failed to Meet Public Expectations

Despite bold efforts to rein in the executive, the Eighth Parliament hasn't delivered when it mattered most. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Loses National Treasures to the Northern War

International cooperation is needed to recover artefacts stolen from the country's conflict-ridden regions. Read more »

Africa: Can China Breathe Fire Into Africa's Economies?

Expectations are that China's grand 'reopening' will provide the lifeline many countries desperately need. Read more »

Africa: Ubuntu Could Help Push Continent's Free Trade Agenda

The AfCFTA is in motion, but Africa's leading economies must be willing to create policy space for others. Read more »

Kenya: How President Ruto Can Transform Kenya's Economy

African Futures and Innovation analysis shows how Kenya can overcome major development hurdles by focusing on three sectors. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Approach to Countering Terrorism Still Misses the Mark

After two decades of violent extremism, fundamental elements in preventing the threat remain absent from AU plans. Read more »

West Africa: West Africa's Donkeys Fall Prey to Organised Crime

The trafficking of donkey skin to meet Asia's growing demand is wiping out the local animal population. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Risks of Burkina Faso's New Military Approach to Terrorism

Without proper supervision and control, the use of 50 000 armed civilian auxiliaries could aggravate security problems. Read more »

North Africa: Instability Fuels North Africa's Illegal Tobacco Trade

Political and economic insecurity in the Balkans and Libya benefit transnational trafficking syndicates. Read more »

Africa: AU in 2023 - Closing the Gap Between Intention and Action?

The African Union Peace and Security Council remains largely reactive and selective in the conflicts it tackles. Read more »