October 11, 2022
Africa: Weaponised Drones – the Latest Tech Threat to Reach Africa
As evidence grows of drones being used by terrorists and other criminals, governments should consider regulating the industry. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Central Africa: Terrorists and Poachers Take Aim At the Congo Basin's Guardians
Park rangers need training and equipment to match the growing threat from sophisticated armed groups Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Careful Balance Needed to Advance Humanitarian Action While Countering Terror
South Africa must incorporate humanitarian clauses in counter-terrorism legislation to protect victims of war. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Sudan: Can External Mediation Break Political Stalemate?
Trilateral intervention could help bridge differences between civilian groups and the military. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique's People Should Come Before Resources
Is an obsession with gas profits leading African countries to neglect the security of local populations? Read more »
October 03, 2022
Sudan: Youth Are Vital for Post-Coup Stability
Including young people in formal transitional processes is necessary to bring long-term peace to Sudan. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Lesotho: Reforms Hang in the Balance Ahead of Elections
Reforms should have preceded voting; their passage now depends on the promises of parties running for power. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Africa: Africa - Where Is the Good News?
While there are legitimate political and economic headwinds, there are also reasons for optimism. Read more »
September 27, 2022
East Africa: East Africa and the Horn Light the Way for Climate Migrants
A new declaration could set a precedent for regional cooperation on Africa's climate-change crisis. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Africa: Smugglers Carve a Niche in Africa's Rare Rosewood
The harvesting of endangered rosewood to make furniture for China's elite threatens the species with extinction. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Africa: Can Africa Outdo Its Election Riggers?
Coups attract attention and action, but the manipulation of polls is the real threat to electoral democracy. Read more »
September 22, 2022
South Africa: Should SA Municipalities Get Greater Policing Powers?
Many local governments in South Africa are dysfunctional, but some could drive innovation in fighting crime. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Cameroon: Smuggled Plastic Is Trashing Cameroon's Environment
The steady flow of illegal non-biodegradable plastic into the country harms the environment, economy and public health. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Africa: Trafficking Could Mean the Last Flight for African Greys
Online and physical smuggling networks operating between Central and East Africa are decimating the parrot population. Read more »
September 19, 2022
West Africa: Hunger Grips Lake Chad Basin in the Face of Violent Insurgency
The Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum must prioritise the perfect storm threatening its stability and development plans. 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 »