A Reflection on the impact of women’s invisibility in Southern Africa’s governance structures
A deeper reflection on the status of women in the Southern African region.
Women’s participation in 2024’s electoral politics in Africa
Mapping women’s participation in a male-dominated arena.
The resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa: democratic renewal in the year of elections
Deepening democracy in Africa’s multi-election year to foster peace and stability on the continent.
The critical role of human rights in peace operations
Mainstreaming human rights in peace mission settings.
Can African youth play a leading role in defending democracy and working for change within constitutional democracies
Centring youth in conflict prevention and advancing constitutional democracies.
Major challenges lie ahead for the African Union as the shape of global politics shifts
The African Union must adapt and respond to the rapidly emerging new global order.
Beyond the 37th Summit of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government: Critical Considerations to move the governance, peace and security agenda forward
Significant decisions for promoting governance, peace, security and development on the continent.
Implications of Niger’s withdrawal from the multinational joint task force
The exit may result in a resurgence of terrorist assaults.
Seeking an African-led response to climate security risks across the continent
Key climate security challenges and opportunities.
The 2024 African elections and implications on political stability
The high number of elections makes it key to assess the Continent’s overall quality of governance and degree of democratic consolidation.