Africa: Benin Must Stay One Step Ahead of Violent Extremists Using IEDs

Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups' changing tactics. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Foreign Policy Must Focus On Continental Needs

Rather than seeking common African positions, prioritising Africa's development and peace can provide a foundation for meaningful global influence. Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan-Ethiopia Border Communities Are Key to Stopping Mass Abductions

Inter-communal structures can prevent women and children from being captured during cattle raids and forced into servitude. Read more »

West Africa: Can Ecowas Revive Its Counter-Terrorism Efforts?

Lack of funding and sharp political divisions have derailed the implementation of ECOWAS' counter-terrorism plan. Read more »

Africa: G20 Summit Ticks Most of the African Union's Boxes

The AU was perhaps lucky that its first G20 was chaired by the like-minded Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Read more »

Africa: Loss and Damage Still Stuck in the Mud

Support for financing loss and damage isn't keeping pace with climate impacts in vulnerable countries. Read more »

Africa: The African Union Commission At a Crossroads

With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want. Read more »

Africa: Positioning South Africa As Guardian of the Cape Route

The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »

Africa: On Climate, Will Trump Have It All His Own Way?

The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Read more »

Africa: Great Expectations As Democracy Wins in Botswana

After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique's Last Stand for Democracy?

After 25 years of electoral fraud and one-party dominance, mass protests are the last resort for the opposition and the public. Read more »

Africa: Remittances Can Help Fill Funding Gaps for Climate Adaptation

More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. Read more »

Africa: Aid Workers Are Increasingly Seen As Fair Game in Violent Conflicts

In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend. Read more »

Africa: Precision Policing - a Vital Element of Reducing Firearm Crime

A safer South Africa is only possible with less gun crime. Achieving that requires more from police than recovering illegal guns. Read more »

Southern Africa: Are Southern Africa's Former Liberation Movements Going Out of Fashion?

In this month's election, Namibia's SWAPO ruling party could go the way of the ANC, BDP or perhaps FRELIMO. Read more »

Somalia: New Somali Piracy Threats Require Partnerships and Holistic Responses

Somalia's upcoming seat on the UN Security Council should allow it to shape international maritime security policies. Read more »

Africa: Bipartisan Cooperation Is Vital for Effective Transitional Justice in the U.S.

The US can draw insights from Africa and other regions to transform its fragmented efforts into a national transitional justice process. Read more »

Africa: India and China Vie for Leadership of the Global South

Which of the two countries is better placed to champion Africa's developmental aspirations? Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Judiciary Must Act Fast to Regain Public Trust

With elections in December, widespread perceptions of political bias in the Supreme Court threaten the democratic process. Read more »

Africa: Deciphering Türkiye's Africa Policy

Beyond Türkiye's expanding African footprint that covers trade, investment and stability lie Erdoğan's strategic ambitions. Read more »

Southern Africa: Can Tanzania Bring East and Southern Africa Together On East DRC?

Tanzania's geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region's various peace efforts. Read more »

Africa: Brics Summit 2024 - Everything, Everywhere, All At Once?

Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda - not unfocused expansion. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya On the UN Human Rights Council - a Chance for Redemption?

Kenya should seize the opportunity of its council membership to improve its human rights record at home. Read more »

Africa: Can SAMIDRC Be Spared the Fate of Previous Peace Missions?

SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors. Read more »

Botswana: Masisi and Khama Square Off Again

Botswana's President Masisi confronts his arch-rival at next week's election, but the real enemy may be elsewhere. Read more »