May 30, 2022
Africa: Cameroon's Missed Foreign Policy Potential in Africa
Despite its leading role in the AU's highest decision-making body, Cameroon's stance on African issues remains opaque. Read more »
May 27, 2022
Tunisia: Nation Drifts Into Even More Dangerous Territory
President Kais Saied, a constitutional law professor, now seems irretrievably offside constitutionally. Read more »
May 26, 2022
Somalia: Second Chance for Mohamud to Put Somalia On the Road to Stability
The polls have delivered a new chapter for the country, allowing attention to turn to other pressing problems. Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: Is the IMF Making a Comeback Across the Continent?
COVID-19 and the Ukraine war have set the scene for rapprochement and a new era of engagement. Read more »
May 24, 2022
Lesotho: Red Flags Ahead of October Elections
Parliamentarians urgently need to vote on a reform bill that can bring some political stability to Lesotho. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Zimbabwe: Slim Chance That 2023 Elections Will Be Competitive
There are new contenders, but the political playing field is as unbalanced as under Robert Mugabe. Read more »
May 20, 2022
Africa: U.S. Debates Bill to Counter 'Malign' Russian Activities in Africa
A new law to punish states that back certain Russian actions could have major implications for African countries. Read more »
May 19, 2022
Africa: Corruption in Africa Deepens the Wounds of Covid-19
The pandemic has been less deadly than elsewhere, but African economies have suffered a double blow due to graft. Read more »
May 18, 2022
Mozambique: Ugandan Soldiers in Cabo Delgado Could Add Fuel to the Fire
Supporting a local militia that largely comprises the dominant Makonde ethnic group might worsen the conflict's ethnic dimension. Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: The Gambia's President Faces a Tricky Second Term
After failing to win legislative elections by a wide margin, Barrow will struggle to control the constitutional reform process. Read more »
May 16, 2022
Nigeria: Organised Banditry Is Destroying Livelihoods in Niger's Borderlands
Security operations with Nigeria are worthwhile, but won't address the root causes of banditry in the Maradi region. Read more »
May 13, 2022
Africa: African Union's 'Panel of the Wise' Faces Obstacles in Bringing Peace
Members are expected to help reduce conflict but confront the same structural obstacles that hobbled previous panels. Read more »
May 12, 2022
South Africa: Is Climate Change to Blame for Flood Damage?
With every second city and town projected to suffer increased flooding, South Africa must be better prepared. 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 »