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Digitising national identity is not the solution you think it is
Across Africa, digital identity systems are championed as remedies for public sector inefficiency. However, outsourcing biometric enrolment to private players risks reinforcing…
Uganda at 64: Between confusion, fear, hope and back again
As Uganda marks 64 years of independence, the nation faces democratic backsliding, heightened political repression, and deep uncertainty over succession amidst the early…
Ethiopia: Landlocked, But Not Landbound
As the world's most populous landlocked country, Ethiopia faces acute economic vulnerabilities relying on a single maritime corridor. A strategic shift toward negotiated port…
UN Peacekeeping in Crisis
As global conflicts surge to historic highs, UN peacekeeping operations face severe strain from unprecedented financial cuts, US arrears, and geopolitical gridlock in the…
Local defence industry set for a boom in exports
Buoyed by strong interest at the Africa Aerospace and Defence expo, South African defence manufacturer Milkor forecasts massive export growth towards a R70 billion revenue target.
Africa’s Youth Need More Than a Voice; They Need Power
Nearly 60 percent of Africans are under the age of 25, but scale alone is not power. Investing in civic skills and practical advocacy infrastructure is vital to converting…
Knox Chitiyo: Leading African Scholar
Tributes pour in for Zimbabwean-born academic and international security expert Tapera Knox Chitiyo, who has passed away at the age of 65.
Managing Migration Together: Making South Africa’s Five-Point Plan Work Through Regional and International Cooperation
South Africa faces rising anti-migrant tensions alongside complex border governance challenges. Making the 2026 Five-Point Plan successful requires moving beyond diplomatic talk…
The Inga Dam project could be Africa's game changer
The DRC's Grand Inga hydropower project holds the potential to generate 43,200MW and transform energy access across Africa, but overcoming decades of bureaucratic hurdles and…
Africa is bigger than we think
A historic UN resolution calls for the adoption of accurate map projections, challenging centuries of Mercator distortion to reflect Africa's true scale and global significance.
UNISA Statement on Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
The Senate of the University of South Africa strongly condemns xenophobic violence, reaffirming its dedication to Pan-African solidarity, human dignity, and cross-border academic…
The African Union cannot afford neglecting Africa’s healthcare System
Africa shoulders 25% of the global disease burden while navigating systemic underfunding. As the African Union gathers to address critical health priorities, Dr Nthabiseng…
The world is ready for a woman-led UN
As the United Nations edges closer to electing its first female Secretary-General, Africa's failure to nominate qualified women from its own ranks highlights a missed opportunity…
Africa's Green Revolution failed to deliver promised gains, new assessment finds
A new assessment by researcher Timothy Wise reveals that despite 20 years of efforts and massive funding, the Green Revolution model in Africa has failed to achieve its…
Gaza and the ghosts of African internationalism
A new anthology, 'Rising for Palestine', co-edited by Suraya Dadoo and Raouf Farrah, argues that the war in Gaza has exposed the erosion of Africa's tradition of…