Having shaped the treaty, Africa must capitalise on recent global momentum to benefit from a new era in ocean governance.

New evidence shows how JAS’ Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices.

Cyclical rivalries between the federal government, states and the political opposition have undermined the counter-terrorism ...

East African countries should invest in DNA databases and electronic wood tracking to help preserve South Sudan’s ‘king of ...

More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara.

The politically neutral Conseil de l’Entente could revive urgently needed security partnerships among Sahel and coastal ...

Shortly after the SAPS crime intelligence head and six of his senior officers were arrested for fraud and corruption, the ...

The US president reportedly asked the five African nations at his summit to accept third-country asylum seekers.

South Africa’s G20 presidency shouldn’t drop the baton passed by Brazil on this crucial issue that underpins good governance.

Governments should harness the potential of informality as a bridge rather than a barrier to building economic resilience.

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.

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