Africa and the Sudan Tragedy: A Test of Responsibility and Leadership
Sudan’s war will not end on its own. It requires leadership, African leadership
Sudan at a Crossroads: What the AU PSC’s 1330th Communiqué Means for the Path to Peace
The 1330th Communiqué on the situation in Sudan demonstrates consistency in principle, but a heightened sense of urgency
Peacebuilding as Emergency Engagement: Why Africa Needs Innovation for a New Era of Crisis
If Africa is to take greater ownership of its peace and security future, it must also rethink the tools it relies on
The Coalition Debacle in the City of Ekurhuleni and its Far-reaching Political and Governance Implications
At the centre of the coalition turmoil lies a broader challenge of the perception that the ANC failed to consult its partners and took unilateral decisions
Africa Needs a Geopolitical Strategy and Global Engagement Policy
A new global order, characterised by hemispherical competition is emerging between the USA, Europe, the Indio-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Africa must actively position itself within this evolving landscape, or risk being marginalised.
Madagascar’s Leadership Crisis and the Return of the Unconstitutional
Madagascar’s currently unfolding political crisis, is not an aberration, it is the latest episode in a long experiment with authority, leadership legitimacy, and the fragile architecture of democracy
The Climate-Crime Nexus: The Intertwining of Climate Change and Organised Crime as a Threat Multiplier
Climate change has proven itself to be one of the most complex and interconnected challenges humanity will have to grapple with in the 21st century
2025 Year End Review
A recap of some of the most significant developments in African peace and security during 2025
Youth Leaders and Policy Actors Chart a New Course for Peace at the African Union Headquarters
Youth peacebuilders shared experiences of political hesitation, bureaucratic delays and administrative processes that move slower than the urgency demanded by their contexts
Implementation of the National Action Plan 2250 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Challenges, Progress and Prospects
Whether in community mediation, social entrepreneurship, civic education, or violence prevention, young people in the DRC are leading innovative experiences that deserve greater recognition and systematic support.