Before the unique mission can get off the ground, a funding crisis could see it replaced by a traditional UN-led operation.

Political interests must be set aside to prevent illegal mining from devastating the country’s forests, farmland and water ...

Many of South Africa’s community police forums need strengthening, but police can also use other means to build local ...

AGOA expires in 2025, and Washington’s political climate suggests a ‘business-as-usual’ approach is unlikely to suffice.

Africa played a pivotal role in negotiations for the treaty, and should take the lead in bringing it into force.

In its latest iteration of information operations across Africa, Russia is using online video gaming to wield influence and shape anti-Western narratives. African Dawn is widely touted by Western ...

Rushing to new elections without considering what caused the coup could create an unstable government at risk of another overthrow. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is promoting a new strategy ...

The ISS seeks a senior researcher with expertise on human security in the Horn of Africa region and Ethiopia. The successful candidate will conduct research, develop policy recommendations, provide ...

The recent FOCAC summit showed just how important Africa still is in China’s global strategy. Despite its economic contractions, China pledged US$50.7 billion to commitments ranging from security ...

The Pact for the Future has been negotiated by UN member states for adoption at the upcoming Summit of the Future from 22-23 September. The pact addresses Africa’s wide-ranging pressing needs and ...