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12 May 2026 / by Nirvaly Mooloo, Imane Karimou & Tanya Walmsley

Can civilians fill the peacekeeping gap in eastern DRC?

If formally recognised, unarmed civilian protection and community-based early warning can offer a path to sustaining stability and security amid troop withdrawals.

11 May 2026 / by Ronak Gopaldas & Priyal Singh

The optics, interests and limits of China’s tariff offer to Africa

Without a collective approach from African states, China’s tariff-free market access will not be the silver bullet many expect.

08 May 2026 / by Peter Fabricius

Is Namibia's Nandi-Ndaitwah matching her anti-corruption rhetoric with action?

The president has fired ministers and condemned graft as treason – yet the system enabling it remains intact.

07 May 2026 / by David Bruce

With SAPS under scrutiny, what should SA interim police chief prioritise?

Puleng Dimpane may only have a short time available, but she can still do things that strengthen the South African Police Service.

06 May 2026 / by Jeannine Ella Abatan

Benin hands Romuald Wadagni a growth mandate and a democratic test

How Benin’s new president ensures inclusive growth, opens civic and political space and rebuilds regional ties will define his term.

05 May 2026 / by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze & Solomon Hassen Tegegne

African champions chart the way on the Global Compact for Migration

Seventeen African nations are pioneering global migration management, but will others follow their lead?