Ornella Moderan | ISS Africa

President Kaïs Saied’s attempt to scapegoat black migrants is costing the country socially, economically and diplomatically.

Research in the region most affected by violence shows why focusing on gender-specific needs would deliver better responses.

The crisis is exacerbating women and girls’ exposure to gender-based violence, and increasing their economic risk and isolation.

What does security mean for women when childbirth kills more Malian women than the security crisis?

Mauritania’s strategy of preventing radicalisation drastically reduced youth recruitment by terrorists and helped prevent attacks since 2011.

The deteriorating security situation and governance deficits have taken their toll on the Kaboré regime.

Unproductive arm-wrestling distracts from the key issues and could steer Malians even further from democracy.

The dialogue process and the timing of the proposal to extend the transition offer hard lessons for Mali’s diplomatic partners.

The problem isn’t new, but it is growing at an alarming rate and claiming new types of victims.

Military operations that cause civilian deaths and violate human rights are fuelling terrorist groups’ propaganda.

As the security crisis persists, public opinion on both sides is showing signs of rising impatience.

More holistic approaches are now being used, but they still see conflict and violence through a counter-terrorism lens.