For Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s new force to succeed, relations with neighbouring countries need to be rebuilt.

The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy, and the ...

Can the security-for-minerals approach yield win-win outcomes for Sahelian states beyond diplomatic recognition?

Improving security beyond the project site is vital, as is ensuring that gas revenues are managed responsibly and transparently.

For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset – but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.

Last week’s Munich Security Conference clearly signalled that Africa needs security alliances beyond its traditional partners.

European leaders distance themselves from Trump’s hardline immigration tactics, but how different are their approaches?

A constitutional amendment could give Zimbabwe’s president at least another two years in office, continuing Africa’s growing trend of lawfare.

The value of army deployments depends on whether they are used to build the capabilities needed for lasting violence reduction.

In a world of growing geopolitical uncertainty, the continent needs an African Union that provides leadership and astute policy interventions.

African Union (AU) reforms to improve the body’s effectiveness started 10 years ago in 2016. The ongoing process involves enhancing the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), which includes ...

The 39 th African Union (AU) summit took place amid geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing AU reforms. This seminar will explore peace and security decisions taken at the summit and the prospects for AU ...