September 20
Africa: Africa Must Help Steer the High Seas Treaty Out of Dire Straits
Africa played a pivotal role in negotiations for the treaty, and should take the lead in bringing it into force. Read more »
September 19
Africa: AGOA, Agoing, Agoner? Risks of U.S. Trade Policy for Africa
AGOA expires in 2025, and Washington's political climate suggests a 'business-as-usual' approach is unlikely to suffice. Read more »
September 18
Africa: What's in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa
It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens' right to choose their tech. Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Breaking Patterns of Violence and Trauma in the Home
Parenting programmes like Free to Grow tackle mental health and trauma, and can help stop cycles of violence for women and children. Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Capitalising On Operation Lake Sanity's Success Against Boko Haram
Boko Haram factions continually adapt to new counter-terrorism tactics, so strategies must be flexible and systematic. Read more »
September 13
Africa: Can the AU Move From Theory to Practice On Citizen Engagement?
Despite some progress, several barriers still prevent citizens from effectively working with the African Union at its Peace and Security Council. Read more »
September 12
Africa: Accelerate, Extend or Abandon? Africa's SDG Dilemma
This month's UN Summit of the Future should confront the reality that Africa will likely miss most Sustainable Development Goal targets. Read more »
September 11
South Africa: South Africa Must Look Beyond Prosecution for Anti-Corruption Remedies That Work
Serious corruption cases are uniquely difficult to prosecute. Innovative solutions that prioritise prevention are needed. Read more »
September 10
Africa: Kush Takes Hold of West Africa's Mano River Basin Youth
Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea must stand together to free their youth of this deadly synthetic cannabis. Read more »
September 09
Chad: Can Chad's November Elections Improve On Past Disputed Polls?
The upcoming elections are vital for returning Chad to constitutional rule, but to do so, they must be fair and credible. Read more »
September 06
Africa: The End of ISWAP's 'Hearts and Minds' Strategy?
As the terrorist group's relations with civilians deteriorate, governments should use the opportunity to rebuild trust with affected communities. Read more »
September 05
Sudan: More Focus Needed On Sexual Violence Against Males in Sudan
Although sexual violence during armed conflicts is increasingly recognised, attacks on men and boys remain a blind spot. Read more »
September 04
Africa: Two Western Cape Towns Bridge the Poverty and Race Divide
The people of Hoekwil and Touwsranten recognised their shared desire for safety, and in 2021 they tried something different. Read more »
September 03
Africa: Growing Danger of Terrorist Jailbreaks in West Africa
The pattern of targeting detention facilities shows that insurgents are determined to break their members out of prison. Read more »
September 02
Sudan: Is Peace Possible Between Sudan's Warring Parties?
Achieving lasting peace requires parties to negotiate with adversaries - no matter how difficult this may be. Read more »
August 30
Africa: The Mpox Outbreak's Disturbing Echoes in Africa
Mpox is not COVID-19, but that pandemic's bitter lessons have not all been learnt. Read more »
August 29
Africa: New AU Mission for Somalia - Old Problems, Fresh Solutions?
To succeed in tackling al-Shabaab, the new peace support operation needs appropriate resourcing and protection from regional tensions. Read more »
August 28
Africa: Can FOCAC Adapt to Meet Africa's Long-Term Needs?
African countries' bilateral deals with China should be clearly aligned with the continent's development goals. Read more »
August 27
Uganda: Better Late Than Never? Uganda Convicts Rebel in Landmark Case
After spending 15 years in custody, LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo's conviction raises questions about Uganda's commitment to trying international crimes. Read more »
August 26
South Africa: A Single Anti-Corruption Agency Is a High-Risk Option for South Africa
Unless informed by local conditions and complexities, anti-corruption reforms could trigger political instability. Read more »
August 23
Tanzania: Why Is Samia Suluhu Hassan Struggling to Sustain Reforms in Tanzania?
Tanzania's president began her term by tackling repression - but as elections loom, a dark side is starting to show. Read more »
August 22
Africa: Africa's Citizens, Not Soldiers, Must Protect and Demand Democracy
Recent protests show that citizens can demand accountability from their leaders instead of waiting for coups to fix broken governments. Read more »
August 21
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transitional Justice - Tensions Around International Experts' Role Need Swift Resolution
Ensuring national ownership of the transitional justice process need not preclude drawing on valuable international expertise. Read more »
August 20
Africa: Community-Oriented Policing - Missing Link in AU Counter-Terrorism Operations
Despite being recognised globally as an effective strategy, community-oriented policing has been underused in Africa's peace missions. Read more »
August 19
Africa: African Protest Politics - Coincidence, Correction or Contagion?
In a new era of political activism and change, Africa's youth are no longer content to sit on the sidelines. Read more »