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11 Jun 2026 / by Timothy Walker

Should SA renew its anti-piracy operation in the Mozambique Channel?

Despite the navy’s severe resource constraints, Operation Copper seems to have been continued for political rather than practical reasons.

10 Jun 2026 / by Chandré Gould

Debate about SA’s falling murder levels masks a deeper crisis

To keep murders on a downward trajectory, South Africa must prioritise and fund interventions that prevent family violence.

09 Jun 2026 / by Meressa K Dessu

AU peacekeepers face deadly risks and limited recognition

Peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions remain largely invisible. They deserve recognition, transparency and proper compensation.

08 Jun 2026 / by Zenge Simakoloyi, Kryticous Patrick Nshindano & David Willima

Elections 2026: is Zambia’s democratic success story beginning to fray?

There is a danger that voters see the August election outcome as shaped by legal manoeuvring rather than the ballot.

05 Jun 2026 / by Jakkie Cilliers

Peacekeeping funding cuts mean Africa must rethink security

African governments must avoid replacing one dependency with another while building more accountable, fit-for-purpose security systems.

04 Jun 2026 / by Felix Fodé Bongono

JNIM’s blockade tactics threaten West Africa’s trade corridors

Recent terror attacks across Mali have intensified JNIM’s blockades of vital transport routes connecting port cities to Sahelian capitals.