South Africa: Can By-Laws Improve Safety If They Help to Finance Municipalities?

By-laws need to support safety in a way that recognises the poverty and inequality defining South African communities. Read more »

Africa: Free Trade and Mobility Crucial for Africa to Prosper

The continent is on track to achieve its free trade milestone, but free movement of people remains out of reach. Read more »

Africa: Will Next Week's U.S.-Africa Summit Revive Relations?

The equal partnership focus is worthy, though perhaps a subtle response to Africa's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more »

South Africa: To Heal South Africa, We Must First Stop the Bleeding

Police and their partners must focus on where the harms caused by crime and corruption are the greatest. Read more »

Africa: Gender Inequality Is Forcing African Women to Face the Storm

Despite being at the forefront of local adaptation strategies, women are ignored in most climate actions. Read more »

South Africa: What Does a Wounded Ruling Party Mean for South Africa's Prospects?

Amidst debates about presidential impeachment, the main question is how far ANC support will fall in the 2024 elections. Read more »

South Africa: What It Will Take to Prevent South Africa's Gender-Based Violence

South Africa can break its cycles of violence by investing in supporting children and caregivers. Read more »

São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé and Príncipe's Hidden Turbulence

After another apparent failed coup, the country's ranking as a beacon of democracy in Africa is on shaky ground. Read more »

Africa: Gender Equality Is Key to Harnessing Africa's Free Trade Benefits

Africa's poor gender equality track record must be reversed if the AfCFTA's vast potential is to be realised. Read more »

Africa: Can a New Wave of Drone Tech Make Africa's Seas Safer?

The growing sophistication and affordability of unmanned systems could ease Africa's shortage of maritime security resources. Read more »

Ethiopia: Peace Coalition Needed to Underpin Ethiopia's New Accord

Given the conflict's ethnic dimensions, the war coalitions established on both sides must be persuaded to back peace. Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeeping on the Continent Needs Tighter Parameters

Missions struggle to navigate the political minefields that come with the broad goal of stabilising conflict situations. Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea - How Not to Rig, or Observe an Election

As President Obiang heads for another implausible 90%+ win, what value is there in bland election observer reports? Read more »

Africa: Going for Gold - Young Soccer Players Exploited By Smugglers

Players hoping to reach Europe are stranded in North Africa, after fake agents promise contracts with major clubs. Read more »

Cameroon: Women Have a Vital Role in Reintegration Process

Although they understand community concerns about former Boko Haram associates, few women are formally involved in reintegration. Read more »

South Africa: Police Could Do Far More to Make South Africa Safer

The South African Police Service must be strengthened, as should partnerships with others performing local safety functions. Read more »

Africa: Putting Cyber Resilience in Africa Centre Stage

Efforts to elevate complex issues like climate change could provide pointers for inspiring urgency on cybersecurity. Read more »

Africa: Could G20 or Brics Be Africa's Route to Global Influence?

The G20 is more representative, and African Union membership would provide direct access to the world's largest players. Read more »

Mozambique: Can Mozambique's March to Authoritarianism Be Stopped?

With outside attention focused on violent extremism and gas exports, Mozambique's democratic backsliding is proceeding apace. Read more »

Africa: Could COP27 Still Shift Views On Climate Migrants?

Migration and displacement are seen as threats and losses, but climate mobility could be a positive adaptation strategy. Read more »

West Africa: Options for Reviving Security Cooperation in the Sahel

Funding shortfalls, changing strategic alliances, and Mali's withdrawal from the G5 Sahel call for a new approach. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »