August 05, 2022
Madagascar: Rajoelina and the Saga of Madagascar's Smuggled Gold
Is Madagascar's decision to cut airlinks with South Africa about gold or political baggage? Read more »
August 04, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Creative Sector Could Help Write the Security Governance Playbook
The influential arts community, especially the youth, can work with government and civil society to reduce insecurity. Read more »
August 03, 2022
West Africa: Mali to Dubai - Artery for West Africa's Booming Illegal Gold Trade
Tax breaks in Mali and weak import procedures in the UAE fuel the multi-billion dollar illicit trade. Read more »
August 02, 2022
South Africa: Are Police Jumping the Gun On New Technologies?
Tech spending is up, but police data and capacity gaps must be resolved to leverage the benefits. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Urgently Needs a Transitional Justice Policy
The country has a window of opportunity to improve its transitional justice approach, which has been disjointed and ineffective. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Lavrov's African Safari Was Not Routine
With Russia's foreign minister and France's president in Africa this week, propaganda around the Ukraine war is intensifying. Read more »
July 28, 2022
West Africa: Arms Trafficking From Libya to Niger Is Back in Business
Countries in West Africa need to collaborate to stem the tide of weapons flowing through Niger. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Africa: Can Somalia's New President Patch Relations With the African Union?
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to regard the continental body more favourably than his predecessors did. Read more »
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 29, 2021
South Africa: Cyber Attacks Expose the Vulnerability of South Africa's Ports
A joint effort is needed to prevent the unprecedented attack on Transnet's port operating systems becoming the new normal. Read more »
March 10, 2021
Africa: The AU Should Set the Example On Youth Leadership
At last month's African Union (AU) summit, members states' attention was focused on electing the new AU Commission leadership. While that was happening, Aya Chebbi's term as the… Read more »
August 24, 2020
Mali: Military Takeover Puts Popular Protests in the Spotlight
Tired of bad governance and corruption, Mali's citizens hope protests will bring political change. Read more »
August 02, 2018
Central Africa: Trade-Offs in Managing Tramadol Abuse in Central Africa
Tramadol is increasingly being used as a recreational drug across Central Africa. The illegal trade and non-medical use of this synthetic opioid poses risks for health and… Read more »
February 15, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa: Death Turned Political Football in the DRC
The sudden death on 2 February of Etienne Tshisekedi – the long-time opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – is more than a personal tragedy… Read more »
September 14, 2016
Africa: Term-Limit Changes the Biggest Threat to Democracy?
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (92) is famous for quirky responses when asked why he has stayed in power since 1980. Asked by journalists whether it isn't time he said farewell… Read more »
May 31, 2016
Uganda: Kampala Bombings - Justice At Last?
On the night of the FIFA World Cup final in July 2010, twin suicide attacks ravaged Uganda's capital, Kampala. As a result, 74 people died, 70 were injured and the nation was left… Read more »
January 24, 2014
Africa: Central African Republic's New President 'A Fresh Start'
On Monday, 20 January, the 59-year-old Catherine Samba-Panza was elected the new interim president of the Central African Republic (CAR). This followed the resignation of her… Read more »
January 20, 2012
Africa: Continent's Leaders Have New Chance to Shape Justice
Since the early 1990s, Africa has been the hub of international criminal justice. In 1994, following the crimes committed in Rwanda, an ad hoc international tribunal for Rwanda was… Read more »