Senegal: Breaking the Election Deadlock

The Constitutional Council's decision to overturn the postponement of presidential polls could provide a way out of the crisis. Read more »

East Africa: Failure to Apply East Africa's Mifugo Protocol Keeps Violence Simmering

The protocol provides the means to tackle cattle rustling and related crimes, but no countries have ratified it. Read more »

Africa: IcJ's Gaza Genocide Case – Big Win, but With What Effect?

Ensuring Israel's compliance with the provisional measures will require action by other international bodies, states and civil society. Read more »

Africa: Impact of Red Sea Crisis On Africa – Red Flag or Red Herring?

Africa will feel the effects, but smart countries could derive some benefits from the Red Sea turmoil. Read more »

Africa: Once More Into the Breach - SADC Troops in DRC

SADC's second military intervention in eastern DRC in a decade raises many questions. Read more »

Africa: Proposed Ecowas Exits Leave West Africa At a Crossroads

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's request to withdraw presents a crucial opportunity to improve the regional bloc's functioning. Read more »

Africa: DRC Misses Another Opportunity to Build a Democracy

After accusations of an 'electoral coup' in 2018, the country's December 2023 polls were equally lacking in legitimacy. Read more »

Africa: Despite the Hazards, Ghana's Illicit Waste Trade Is Booming

Ghana cannot recycle all its hazardous waste imports, but that hasn't curbed its role in the billion-dollar global business. Read more »

Africa: Does Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Amount to Quasi-Compliance?

As the implementation phase of the process approaches, unwavering political support is needed now more than ever. Read more »

Morocco: Morocco Outmanoeuvres SA At the UN Human Rights Council

Pretoria's heavy defeat in the vote for the UNHRC presidency suggests its foreign policy postures are costing it support. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Oceans Could Pay Dearly for the Red Sea Crisis

Africa faces the most severe environmental damage from the conflict - countries must actively work on diplomatic solutions. Read more »

Africa: Does Africa's Peace and Security Council Need Stronger Members?

Around half the countries bidding to join the PSC in 2024 are 'small states' with limited diplomatic clout. Read more »

Kenya: Northern Kenya's Disarmament Dilemma

More guns mean more attacks - but communities see small arms as vital for their protection against bandits. Read more »

Morocco: 'Cocaine for the Poor' Threatens Lives in Morocco

Despite many arrests and seizures, the devastating pufa drug remains widely available among the youth and poor communities. Read more »

Africa: Blinken's Africa Trip Loops in New Atlantic Ocean Partners

The recently formed Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation looks set to shape US-Africa and north-south relations. Read more »

Nigeria: Looser Gun Laws Could Deepen Nigeria's Security Crisis

With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's ICJ Case Has Already Altered Its Foreign Policy Space

Regardless of what the World Court decides, a recalibration of South Africa's bilateral relations will be needed. Read more »

Ethiopia: Intelligence-Led Investigations Can Curb Ethiopia's Kidnappings

To unmask the actors and networks involved, the problem must be approached through an organised crime lens. Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs a Stronger Voice On Resolving the Red Sea Crisis

African countries' call for diplomatic solutions should be accompanied by AU action to protect the continent's interests. Read more »

Africa: Election Rigging Claims Spark Turbulence in Comoros

President Assoumani's opponents have rejected his election to a fifth term based on a meagre 16.3% voter turnout. Read more »

Africa: Flawed Elections and Poor Governance Underlie Africa's Backsliding

With nearly 20 polls this year, can a floundering AU give elections the attention they desperately need? Read more »

Africa: Can South Sudan Meet Its Election Deadline This Time?

Missed peace agreement targets and poor election preparations could result in a disputed election or another extension. Read more »

Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia Could Show the Way On Migration Governance

These two Horn of Africa countries are heavily affected by migration, and well placed to lead on policy responses. Read more »

West Africa: West Africa Fights Back Against Fake Malaria Medication

These are among the most common counterfeit drugs worldwide. Several promising interventions aim to combat the illegal trade. Read more »

Sudan: After a Glimmer of Hope, Sudan's Peace Effort Fades

Burhan and Hemedti, the bitter foes leading Sudan's civil war, have missed two dates to talk peace. Read more »