Africa: West African Wildlife Sanctuary Becomes a Hub of Insecurity

Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts. Read more »

Africa: Civil Society Needs a Role in Mali's Security Reforms

Security sector reforms that began well before the country's two coups still suffer from a lack of effective civil society participation. Read more »

Africa: Data Modelling Reveals the Heavy Toll of USAID Cuts On Africa

Given the US' major contribution to aid, Trump's cuts could push 5.7 million more Africans into extreme poverty next year. Read more »

Africa: AU 'Year of Reparations' Should Look to the Future and the Past

Reparations aim to repair relationships and prevent violence - a forward-looking approach could foster a more just global order. Read more »

Africa: US Paris Climate Agreement Exit Will Hit Africa Hard

This week's G20 finance meeting must galvanise a global climate agenda to mitigate the grave impact of the US withdrawal. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Is Still Pivotal to Steadying the Gambia's Transition

Divisions over the latest draft constitution, which extends executive power and term limits, necessitate ECOWAS' involvement. Read more »

Africa: Turning Africa's Legal Advantages Into Benefits for Climate Refugees

On paper, Africa is ahead of the world on climate-linked migration, but needs support to implement its progressive frameworks. Read more »

Africa: How Will Africa Adapt to a Disappearing 'West'?

As Trump drives a wedge between US-Europe relations, Africa should cleave closer to reliable friends and safeguard multilateralism. Read more »

South Africa: Traffic Cop Corruption Tarnishes All Policing in South Africa

Anti-corruption measures targeting traffic police, not just SAPS, are vital to improve safety in SA's major cities. Read more »

Africa: Funding for Somalia's New AU Peace Mission Hangs in the Balance

With delays in activating a new UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism, both organisations must now re-double their efforts to secure funds. Read more »

Africa: Maritime Issues Should Top Somalia's UN Security Council Agenda

Somalia's two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade. Read more »

South Africa: All Bets Are Off Between Washington and Pretoria

Bilateral relations are now in uncharted territory, necessitating a radical rethink by South Africa of its US foreign policy. Read more »

Africa: Is Trump Giving U.S. Companies the Green Light On Bribery?

Trump's suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act turns back the clock 50 years on global anti-corruption efforts. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Schoolchildren Again Targeted in Mass Abductions

Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups. Read more »

Africa: South Africa's G20 Presidency Faces Mounting Pressure

The challenge isn't just defending Africa's interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is actively disengaged. Read more »

Central Africa: Overcoming Security Dilemmas in the Great Lakes Region

Mistrust between leaders and the region's militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult - but essential. Read more »

Madagascar: Technology Looks Set to Transform Governance in Madagascar

One of the world's poorest countries is poised to become a beacon of innovation in digitising public administration. Read more »

Africa: Eastern DRC - Unpacking the Difficult Task of Regional Diplomacy

As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts. Read more »

Africa: Trump's Funding Cuts Will Hurt South Africa and the Region

Despite Ramaphosa's downplaying of their potential impact, the reality is that South Africa and the continent are at grave risk. Read more »

Africa: Foreign Interest in Africa Comes With Damaging Disinformation Tactics

Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent. Read more »

Somalia: Local and Global Cost of Illegal Tuna Fishing Off Somalia's Coast

The rampant exploitation of yellowfin tuna threatens Somali livelihoods and could affect global food security. Read more »

Africa: How Africa Can Make 2025 Its 'Super Year' for Ocean Governance

Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa's needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Private Sector Boosts AU Peace Fund

As private sector donations increase, the 21 African countries still not contributing to the fund must pay up. Read more »

Africa: Europe and Africa - Finding Love in a Time of Trump?

In response to a new wave of American insularity, European policymakers should pursue rapprochement with Africa. Read more »

Cameroon: Expanding Cameroon's Successful Green Militarisation Strategy to Protect Elephants

The global demand for ivory is driving heavily armed poachers from Chad and Sudan into Cameroon's Bouba Ndjida National Park. Read more »