The continent’s leaders are focused on responding with force, rather than on the socioeconomic and political problems that cause insurgencies
Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers
Why are coups happening more frequently? The most significant trend is the deepening democratic deficit across many African countries, and a corresponding decline in effective enforcement of democratic norms
Africa is nowhere near achieving the promises of the African Charter, which only underscores its importance
The continental body has thrown its weight behind calls to improve access to Covid-19 vaccines
As Africa mourns George Floyd, we must look in the mirror and address police brutality on our own continent
The Covid-19 pandemic is throwing the poor governance of some African countries into sharp relief
Conflict in Africa — and the world — is on the rise. The continent needs to take concrete measures to stop the escalating violence
Now these important policy developments must be implemented