Fonteh Akum | ISS Africa

Two possible national coalitions (ANC-DA-IFP or ANC-MK) are a choice between economic growth and stability, with KZN as the sacrificial lamb.

The current global context abounds with opportunities for partnerships that take African agency seriously.

Dealing with ex-Boko Haram combatants and associates presents complex strategic and policy challenges.

Censuring coups isn’t enough – African and international actors should tackle the poor quality of democracy and governance.

As former terrorists move from surrender to disarmament and reintegration, each step must be catered for.

With decentralisation on the cards, elections should ideally build the legitimacy of Parliament and municipal councils.

Cameroon’s vigilance committees face targeted Boko Haram attacks as well as hostility from their own communities.

The terror group’s differences over leadership style, war strategy and ideology seem to have increased its resilience.

With its president in long-term recovery, the power vacuum only lengthens the shadow of uncertainty.

Why are former members leaving the group, and how does this affect reintegration into communities?

Liberia’s new president says the right things, but only economic and social action matter now.

Reform of the security sector is vital and must take place before the 2021 presidential elections.