Loss and Damage High on the Agenda for COP27 in Egypt
Finance for Loss and Damage has been a longstanding issue at COP but matters are anticipated to come to a head at COP27 in Egypt in November.
Reflections on Lesotho’s Recent Elections
On 7 October 2022, the Kingdom of Lesotho held general elections that were contested by more than 50 political parties.
Global geopolitical competition hits Africa: Can it maintain its voice?
A new wave of high-level visits to Africa shows the complicated strategic choices that the continent needs to make.
African Governments and their international partners need to boost Africa’s resilience to the food insecurity caused by the Ukraine war
African governments should prioritise formulating actionable solutions and interventions to mitigate against the repercussions of the conflict in Ukraine, which has already impacted on the next harvesting season.
Regulatory gaps in fisheries governance in Africa: security risks and implications
Coupled with resource scarcity, the regulatory voids of weak fisheries governance frameworks may leave gaps that can easily fuel conflict and illicit activities
The Role of the African Union in the Mediation Process in Ethiopia
On 24 August, fighting resumed between the federal government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan forces, ending the five month long humanitarian truce. There are at least three sticking points preventing the peace process from making headways.
Women and Gender Parity Trends in Africa
The AU prioritized gender equality through Article 4l of the Constitutive Act of the Union which was geared towards dismantling existing inequality in gender relations and violation of the rights of women in Africa.
Ending the conflict in Tigray: Negotiations and key issues
On 14 June 2022, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the establishment of a committee to negotiate peace talks with the TPLF. However, on 24 August, fighting broke out between the two sides along the northern border of Tigray province.
South Sudan’s Transition: Young Refugees and the 24-Month Extension
The R-ARCSS makes a sufficient case that youth, as well as refugees, are significant stakeholders in the South Sudan transition process.
MONUSCO’s credibility crisis: The illusion of peace through the international community?
MONUSCO is a victim of the deteriorating image of a weak international community and the UN peacekeeping operations have been portrayed as selling an illusion of peace rather than imposing it.