Whose Exit Strategy? Why Regional Voices Matter in UN Transitions
The United Nations (UN) and its peacekeeping missions are currently at critical crossroads. One structural obstacle with most UN transitions is the sidelining of African regional organizations.
The Demarcation Board at a Crossroads: Three Decades of Democracy and the 2026 Elections
Despite 30 years of democracy in South Africa, many municipalities still face challenges due to the legacy of apartheid, such as constrained transformation, social injustice, and persistent inequality, all of which undermine the effectiveness and legitimacy of local governance.
Africa at a Turing Point: Navigating Peril and Seizing Opportunity in a Changing Global Order
The erosion of the multilateral system risks further marginalising African countries, exposing them to bilateral power dynamics in which their structural vulnerabilities leave them at a severe disadvantage
Tackling West Africa’s VE Crises in a Political and Security Vacuum
Fifty years after ECOWAS’s establishment in 1975, its integration processes are at risk of unravelling
Beyond Bullets and Borders: How Livestock and Gum Arabic are Financing Sudan’s War
While much focus has been placed on the illicit flow of headline commodities like gold or oil, Sudan’s lesser-known exports of livestock and gum Arabic are quietly fuelling the war economy
Traorism Fever and the Crisis of Democratic Governance in Africa
The “Traoré Effect” highlights a deeper governance dilemma facing postcolonial states grappling with insecurity, economic stagnation, and popular frustration
The Future of UN Peacekeeping is Tethered to the Debate on UN Reform
This Year’s Peacekeeping Ministerial, Hosted by Germany Ahead of the UNSG’s Review on Peace Operations, Brought Together 45 Ministers, Key Experts and Various Regional Organisations
Will African Peacekeepers Play a Role in Monitoring a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine?
Many African Countries May Be Acceptable to Both Russia and Ukraine, Making It Likely That They Could Contribute Ceasefire Observers to a Monitoring Mission
The African Standby Force’s Deployment Efficiency in Sudan
Despite Over Two Decades of Development, the ASF Has Yet to Be Deployed in Any Mission, Highlighting Significant Challenges in Its Institutional and Operational Readiness
Insights from the IEC’s Electronic Voting Conference: Exploring the Future of Digital Democracy in South Africa
The IEC Recently Hosted a National Conference on Electronic Voting, Focusing on the Feasibility of Introducing E-voting in South Africa