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18 Nov 2025 / by Paulin Maurice Toupane

Guinea-Bissau’s unusual polls could spark another post-election crisis

The exclusion of the main opposition and rivalry between military factions could destabilise the 23 November elections.

17 Nov 2025 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia

Ethiopia’s unwatched customary courts

Traditional justice is in high demand, but an unaccountable system could perpetuate discrimination and undermine human rights.

14 Nov 2025 / by Romi Sigsworth

Organised corruption: a new threat to South Africa’s municipalities?

Some local government corruption is highly organised, and will further undermine the delivery of essential services and democratic governance.

13 Nov 2025 / by Thandi van Heyningen

Violent school bullying reflects South Africa’s broken society

The school bullying crisis mirrors a society where violence is normalised, and parents and teachers play an important role.

12 Nov 2025 / by Bram Verelst

Can the ICGLR reclaim its relevance in the Great Lakes Region?

The DRC is at the centre of the region’s security crisis; its position as ICGLR chair offers a chance to revive collective security.

11 Nov 2025 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia & Ikubaje John Gbodi

Transitional justice is key to addressing Tigray’s conflict-related sexual violence

The findings of the Tigray genocide inquiry should be read as a call to strengthen transitional justice, not repudiate it.