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.
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
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
A recap of some of the most significant developments in African peace and security during 2025
Youth peacebuilders shared experiences of political hesitation, bureaucratic delays and administrative processes that move slower than the urgency demanded by their contexts
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.
The idea of a Red Sea Arena, a term that refers broadly to the increasingly interconnected dynamics linking the Horn of Africa to its Gulf neighbours, has gained traction over the past decade, due to the complex and multifaceted situations and contesta …
International financial support for African-led peace operations is no longer a viable option. African countries and institutions will have to increasingly finance their own operations. They have done so in the past, but now the exception will have to become the norm.
AI and other forms of computational support is already being used in war to support threat detection, target identification and to manage autonomous weapon systems such as drones
In northern Nigeria, the environmental crisis has fuelled resource competition between farmers and pastoralist herders and provided fertile ground for extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP