Africa: Flexible Community Policing Is Vital to Local Safety

Many of South Africa's community police forums need strengthening, but police can also use other means to build local relationships. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »