The Sudan crisis has witnessed an unprecedented proliferation and overlap of regional and international initiatives aimed at halting the fighting
Ethiopia’s seventh general election is scheduled for 1 June 2026, yet beneath procedural preparations lies a political and security landscape that remains deeply complex
As drones, satellite AI analysis and social media monitoring proliferate across African conflict zones, the AU’s peace architecture remains dangerously under-equipped to govern them
Compared to boys, refugee girls are less likely to have independent access to phones or the internet
Recent border tensions involving Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone highlight enduring structural weaknesses in border governance in the Mano River and West Africa
Despite growing recognition of the YPS agenda, meaningful participation remains limited by institutional and socio-cultural barriers
The decision to contest separately does not appear abrupt but rather the logical outcome of a merger that never fully transitioned from announcement to implementation
The landscape of global engagement with Africa is shifting. This moment demands a fundamental rethinking of how Africa secures itself, without hollowing out the democratic gains of recent decades
Securitisation of the health agenda has practical consequences. It enables a dramatic expansion of state power over populations by collapsing health safety into national security
The passing of Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom invites reflection not only on a distinguished career, but on the quiet and enduring power of integrity in public service
A new geopolitical architecture is being assembled, and the question before us is whether Africa will help design it or merely inherit it
Regional security mechanisms in Africa play a crucial role in addressing conflicts, terrorism, and political instability, but their effectiveness is often constrained
Across Africa sovereignty is increasingly invoked selectively, respected or violated for strategic convenience
Sudan’s war will not end on its own. It requires leadership, African leadership
The 1330th Communiqué on the situation in Sudan demonstrates consistency in principle, but a heightened sense of urgency
If Africa is to take greater ownership of its peace and security future, it must also rethink the tools it relies on
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
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.