The Regression of Sovereignty: How Africa is Losing Protection Without Gaining Respect
25 Mar 2026
Across Africa sovereignty is increasingly invoked selectively, respected or violated for strategic convenience
Across Africa sovereignty is increasingly invoked selectively, respected or violated for strategic convenience
Moving Beyond Speeches to Concrete Action for the YPS Agenda
Leveraging Lessons Learned for Innovation in Threat Response Models: A Utilitarian Approach to Addressing Security Challenges in Africa
Abstract Lesotho’s protracted history of political instability and authoritarian governance between 1970 and 1992 has entrenched a culture of violence, the effects of which continue to undermine peacebuilding efforts under
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.
Promoting evidence-based decision making in peacemaking
This month we begin with an article about the challenges that national peace architectures face in the current peace and security landscape in Africa. The article, written by Chika Charles Aniekwe
Ten years after its launch and two years of silence, there is a need to reboot the Tana Forum on Security in Africa for it to remain a strong platform enabling Africa to lead in addressing peace and security issues
Will the new leadership propel the AU Commission towards meaningful progress, or will it remain hindered by old obstacles?