Martin Ewi | ISS Africa

The AU must guard against mirroring the weaknesses of its predecessor – the Organisation of African Unity.

Links between organised crime and terrorism in Africa have made it difficult to curb both offences.

Research shows that locals see the discovery of natural resources as a leading cause of the insurgency.

To prevent continued attacks, the next generation of counter-terrorism must be people-centred, not focused on military might.

Regional support is a good start, but much more than a SADC military deployment to Mozambique is needed.

Armed groups in northern Mozambique have embarked on a new strategy to win over the local population.

Terror groups have remained resilient despite their leaders’ deaths, and Daesh is unlikely to be any different.

A low-level conflict has become deadly as a result of impunity and organised crime.

Africa needs a common approach to financial crime, and the resolve to enforce legislation and regulations.

Accurate police and court data is needed to understand organised crime and who is committing it.

The release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls raises more questions than answers.

Peacebuilders’ views of why people join Boko Haram point to the politicisation of religion in Nigeria.