South Africa: Elections 2024 - South Africa's Journey to Coalition Government

When the dust settles, the new government must focus on unity, economic growth and development. Read more »

Africa: Italy's Giorgia Meloni Woos Africa

The far-right Italian Prime Minister has reached out to Africa - but is it only about immigration? Read more »

Africa: As East Africa Grows, Southern Africa Is Being Left Behind

Why is Southern Africa's economic growth the worst of all Africa's regions, while East Africa is number one? Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Faking Cash and Making Cash in the DRC

The DRC is an origin, transit and destination country for counterfeit currency, most of which is US dollar-denominated. Read more »

Gambia: Lack of Constitutional Reform Stalls the Gambia's Democratic Transition

Political divisions over limiting presidential power and terms in office have brought the process to a standstill. Read more »

Africa: Could Mozambique's Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado?

New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Tries to Navigate Around Rafah

Israel's long-feared attack on Rafah in southern Gaza has put Cairo on the spot. Read more »

Africa: AU Ban On Gruesome Donkey Skin Trade Is a Game-Changer

Donkeys are an important part of life across Africa - countries must now ensure the ban is implemented. Read more »

Africa: Retaining U.S. Influence in Africa Requires Bridge-Building With China

In a complex new multipolar world, a country's allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Read more »

Ghana: Can the Movement for Change Break Ghana's Biparty Democracy?

With the right strategy, Ghana's fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with. Read more »

Africa: How Can South Africa's Minister of Police Improve Policing?

With little sign that violent crime is under control, oversight by the minister is vital for effective policing. Read more »

Africa: Bold African Union Role Needed to Stabilise East DRC

The African Union lacks a coherent strategy that can reduce tensions between countries and improve security coordination. Read more »

Africa: Kenya Is Once Again in FATF's Crosshairs

To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia's Proposed Special Prosecutor - History Repeating Itself?

The forthcoming Special Prosecutor's Office must do better than the mechanism set up to deal with Dergue-era crimes. Read more »

Africa: Five Worrying Signs of Africa's Poor Election Quality

Globally and in Africa, many electoral processes suffer from a lack of transparency, trust and oversight. Read more »

Africa: Get Gender Equality Right in Africa, and Prosperity Will Follow

Realistic reductions in gender inequality could produce a US$259 billion larger economy in 2043 than current path forecasts. Read more »

Africa: Ukraine Steps Up Its Charm Offensive in Africa

Ukraine has opened several new African embassies, still hoping for a better return on its investment. Read more »

Africa: Time Running Out for Africa's Input On the Summit of the Future

Africa can't afford to continue being absent from the UN's pivotal shake-up of global governance. Read more »

Africa: Global Carbon Tax Urgently Needed to Manage the Climate Crisis

ISS modelling shows that carbon taxing can have major benefits if all nations contribute based on their income status. Read more »

Senegal: Defending Democracy, the Senegalese Way

Senegal's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People

Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.' Read more »

Africa: Boko Haram Factional Violence Worries Islamic State

In its quest to expand beyond North East Nigeria, JAS-ISWAP clashes aren't in the global terror group's interests. Read more »

Africa: Time Is Right for a South Atlantic Climate Alliance

With their leading roles regionally and in the G20 and COP30, a Brazil-South Africa partnership could prompt useful south-south ties. Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritania - the Latest Target in EU Migration Control

Instead of serving as shields for Europe, African countries should pursue a common approach that puts their citizens first. Read more »

Senegal: Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations?

Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations. Read more »