Republic of the Congo

23 Jun 2023 / by Priyal Singh and Denys Reva

African peace mission: one step forward, one step back?

Although the initiative is a milestone in Africa’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a better organised, broader collective effort is needed.

02 May 2023 / by Oluwole Ojewale

Central Africa’s pangolins slaughtered for myths and meat

Organised criminal networks that previously traded mostly with African elephant ivory are turning to pangolins.

14 Mar 2023 / by Oluwole Ojewale

Balancing protection and profit in the Congo Basin

The One Forest Summit delivered more pledges, but accelerated action is vital to stop illegal logging and deforestation.

10 Oct 2022 / by Oluwole Ojewale

Terrorists and poachers take aim at the Congo Basin’s guardians

Park rangers need training and equipment to match the growing threat from sophisticated armed groups.

19 Jan 2022

African elections to watch in 2022

Presidential and parliamentary polls are planned in 17 countries across the continent.

20 May 2021 / by Paul-Simon Handy and Félicité Djilo

Chad: a test case for Central Africa’s difficult transitions

The country’s unconstitutional transition reflects governance challenges in a region that boasts Africa’s longest-serving presidents.

10 Feb 2021 / by Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood, Timothy Walker and Denys Reva

Gulf of Guinea piracy: a symptom, not a cause, of insecurity

Focusing on piracy is counter-productive if strategies neglect other maritime security problems in coastal communities.

16 Sep 2019

Governance and politics in Central Africa

This seminar will explore policy options for a region facing multiple security and governance threats.

25 Jul 2018 / by Chido Mutangadura and Priyal Singh

‘Constitutional coups’ erode stability in the Great Lakes

Can the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region help deliver stability and good governance?

17 Apr 2018

Central Africa: Africa’s most troubled region?

Countries in the region must tackle weak governance and insecurity, and overcome development hurdles.

10 Apr 2018 / by Jakkie Cilliers

Democracy and economics in Africa: the circle of growth

To unlock sustained growth across countries and cultures, regular leadership and policy renewal is needed.

09 Mar 2018 / by Fonteh Akum

Congo-Brazzaville locked in crisis by its military governance

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