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21 Oct 2026 / by Moses Chrispus Okello

Africa needs more than envoys to secure the Red Sea

The Horn’s proliferating diplomatic appointments have done little to bolster African influence amid new Middle Eastern alliances.

20 Oct 2026 / by Aicha Pemboura

Online fraud is becoming a gateway to human trafficking in Cameroon

Criminal networks exploit job seekers’ aspirations, turning promises of employment abroad into schemes involving detention, extortion and forced recruitment.

19 Oct 2026 / by David Bruce

A new SAPS oath could help restore police pride and public trust

Building a professional police identity based on a strong ethical commitment is as important as discipline and accountability.

16 Oct 2026 / by Timothy Walker

Has Mauritius lost its agency in the Chagos deal?

By offering Britain a 99-year lease to secure decolonisation, Mauritius bound its sovereignty to shifting great power priorities.

15 Oct 2026 / by Raoul Sumo Tayo

New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake Chad

Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram must be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations.

14 Oct 2026 / by Hassane Koné

Libya’s arsenals are a blind spot in the Tripoli agreement

Disbanding militias is key to Libya's reunification, but could lead to weapons stockpiles being trafficked into neighbouring countries.