Mali, Mauritania and Senegal must unite against cross-border terrorism The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali’s Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries.

Despite a recent surge in terrorist attacks, the region is more at risk of fragmentation than centralised jihadist rule.

Where do Sahel terrorists get their heavy weapons? With arms flows from Libya declining, military barracks and poorly controlled national stockpiles are being targeted.

Drivers of ethnic conflict in contemporary Ethiopia Although ethnic-based conflicts are not new, their scale and intensity in a short space of time has been alarming. Violent ethnic conflicts have ...

Gender and migration in South Africa: talking to women migrants As more women migrate throughout Africa, gendered perspectives in policy and implementation are needed. African migration is typically ...

South Africa’s armed robbery problem drives kidnapping Any strategy to address this crime should focus on identifying and disrupting those who benefit from it.

An in-depth understanding of the factors driving murder in each province will enable South Africa to respond more effectively.

Houthis in Somalia: friends with technological benefits? The sharing of lethal drone technology with al-Shabaab and IS Somalia could recast the conflict in the Horn and beyond.

New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN.

Online mis/disinformation campaigns have the potential to skew the information landscape and undermine key pillars of democracy, especially during the election season. These information operations ...

BRICS Summit 2024: everything, everywhere, all at once? Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda – not unfocused expansion.

Lessons thus far highlight the importance of transparency, coordination among foreign missions, and tailoring to local needs.