May 23
Africa: Is Africa Ready for Meaningful Participation in the G20?
Joining the global forum presents political, cultural and technical challenges for the AU, which has been relatively inward-looking. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Wheels Come Off South Africa's Hollow Version of Non-Alignment
A foreign policy of non-alignment only works when based on a dispassionate and objective reading of global geopolitics. Read more »
May 19
Southern Africa: SADC Prepares to Go Back to the Future in Eastern DRC
SADC's unease with the East African force's activities in DRC could see Southern African troops returning to the troubled area. Read more »
May 18
Kenya: Syndicates Launder Stolen U.S. Covid-19 Funds in Kenya
The case exposes weaknesses in Kenya's investigation and prosecution of illicit financial flows, especially in the real estate sector. Read more »
May 17
Africa: Climate Disaster Is Reshaping the World - Can Africa Make Its Mark?
As global economic, security and climate crises coalesce, will Africa fall deeper into victimhood or turn the continent around? Read more »
May 16
Sudan: Functional Borders Could Be Lifesaving for Sudan's Refugees
The region's weak border administration limits the ability of aid organisations to provide humanitarian assistance. Read more »
May 15
South Africa: South Africa's Dangerous Game of Russian Roulette
Miscalculations in handling accusations that arms were provided to Russia could cost South Africa dearly. Read more »
May 12
Africa: Comoros-Mayotte Saga a Microcosm of Africa-Europe Migration Crisis
The flow of undocumented migrants to Mayotte is straining relations, and the island's response runs counter to AU policy. Read more »
May 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Informal Currency Exchanges - Validate or Veto?
The choices are stark, but the damaging impact must be mitigated to help improve foreign currency reserves. Read more »
May 10
Africa: Women Step Up to the Transition in Mali
Despite their institutional under-representation, women do not want to remain on the sidelines of political change. Read more »
May 09
Africa: Western Cape a Beacon of Hope for South Africa Violence Prevention
Despite budget constraints, the province is supporting parents as part of an internationally recognised approach to violence prevention. Read more »
May 08
Africa: Sudan's War Poses Grave Risks for Chad and CAR
With their shared border communities and militia activities, the two countries have previously suffered from Sudan's deadly conflicts. Read more »
May 05
South Africa: Pretoria Once Again On the Horns of an ICC Dilemma
Will other African countries now also consider withdrawal from the International Criminal Court so Putin can visit? Read more »
May 04
Chad: Chad Two Years Later - Little Progress, Plenty to Worry About
Despite some positive steps, a return to constitutional order and civilian rule is still a long way off. Read more »
May 03
Sudan: Stopping the Spread of Sudan's Bloodshed
As civil war looms, consensus among the multitude of peace brokers is vital to prevent a regional contagion. Read more »
May 02
Central Africa: Central Africa's Pangolins Slaughtered for Myths and Meat
Organised criminal networks that previously traded mostly with African elephant ivory are turning to pangolins. Read more »
April 28
Ethiopia: GERD Is a Fait Accompli, So It's Time to Get Real
The now irreversible dam project needs to be managed as both an Ethiopian and a shared resource. Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Could FDI Be Rwanda's Lifeline As Donors Pull the Plug?
Rwanda has successfully raised donor aid, but growing its economy now depends on attracting foreign direct investment. Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Is Still Central to Protecting Somali's Hard-Won Gains
For recent government offensives against al-Shabaab to deliver stability, the African Union mission needs support. Read more »
April 25
Guinea Bissau: Only Fair Elections Can Give Guinea-Bissau a Chance for Stability
But with less than two months to go, the main political parties still haven't agreed on the electoral rules. Read more »
April 24
Africa: Time to Re-Assess Terrorism Prevention in Africa?
Including mental health services that target social and behavioural drivers could improve the poor prevention record. Read more »
April 20
Africa: Multiple Murders - a Mark of South Africa's Gun and Organised Crime Crisis
Incidents that claim more than one victim have soared, with KwaZulu-Natal as the epicentre of the phenomenon. Read more »
April 19
Africa: Recent Elections Show Africans Yearn for Competent Leadership
Trends suggest that Africa's electorate is maturing and that political parties can no longer take voters for granted. Read more »
April 18
Africa: How the Ukraine War Ends, and Implications for Africa
Four global scenarios capturing all reasonable outcomes show why rapprochement between the West and China is vital. Read more »
April 17
Cameroon: Insecurity Grows in Cameroon As Reintegration Efforts Stall
Problems with the reintegration of former Boko Haram members make preventing violent extremism and organised crime difficult. Read more »