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04 Sep 2026 / by Peter Fabricius
Has the AU successfully taken Africa’s G20 baton from South Africa?

Africa’s G20 priorities have lost ground under the US presidency, with little pushback from the AU or other development-focused members.
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03 Sep 2026 / by Dawit Yohannes, Meressa K Dessu, Tamrat Zeyede Haile, Edknowledge Mandikwaza & Emmaculate A Liaga
UN peace operations review may struggle to deliver for Africa

The review report reflects some of Africa’s demands, but major challenges threaten the implementation of its recommendations.

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02 Sep 2026 / by Hassane Koné
Can Mali’s FLA-JNIM insurgent alliance survive its internal divisions?

The two armed groups are currently united in their opposition to the government, but fundamental differences could break their bond.
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01 Sep 2026 / by Zenge Simakoloyi
Can the African Union remain relevant in Libya?

Unless the AU can help coordinate implementation of existing peace initiatives, its influence on the ground may continue to wane.
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31 Aug 2026 / by Tatien Nkeshimana & Veronica Chepseba
Conflict and climate: double threat driving Great Lakes displacement

Climate hazards are compounding decades of conflict-driven displacement, while fragmented responses expose vulnerable communities to repeated crises.
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28 Aug 2026 / by Peter Fabricius
SA can’t tackle migration while ignoring Zimbabwe’s democratic backsliding

South Africa and SADC’s reluctance to remedy misgovernance in their neighbourhood contributes to migration, sparking xenophobia and causing diplomatic embarrassment.
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27 Aug 2026 / by Titilope F Ajayi
Unusual suspects: elders in West Africa’s changing drug trade

The apparent rise of trafficking by older adults could reflect a new criminal adaptation rather than individual criminality.

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