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04 Dec 2025 / by Sampson Kwarkye & Taiwo Adebayo

Nigeria’s deep insecurity demands more than an emergency declaration

The country’s security sector is beset by long-standing challenges that undermine its ability to address violence and insecurity.

03 Dec 2025 / by Daniela Marggraff & Timothy Walker

Southern Ocean and Antarctica: correcting the blind spot on SA’s radar

Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa’s interests in Antarctic governance.

02 Dec 2025 / by Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo & Xhanti Mhlambiso

South Africa: latest target in Israel's relocation of Palestinians?

Israel will be well aware of the quandary created by accepting people as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign.

01 Dec 2025 / by Vanya Gastrow & Kwakhanya Max

Trust between police and foreign nationals can improve safety for all

Sound relations with foreign nationals living in South Africa will help police gather intelligence, solve cases and prevent violence.

28 Nov 2025 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia & Tegbaru Yared

How to get Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice process back on track

The government’s renewed commitment to transitional justice efforts should lead to a carefully planned and sequenced resumption of the paused process.

27 Nov 2025 / by David Bruce

Improper political interference in SA policing: where to draw the line?

Given the grey area between policy and operations, transparency on the police minister’s directions to SAPS should be required.