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26 Jun 2026 / by PSC Report

Can a foreign policy framework enhance a common position in Africa?

Amid a fragmented international order, a coherent AU foreign policy may unify responses, but success depends on member states.

26 Jun 2026 / by PSC Report

Un cadre de politique étrangère peut-il consolider une position commune en Afrique ?

Face à un ordre international fragmenté, une politique étrangère cohérente de l’UA nécessite l’adhésion volontaire des États membres.

24 Jun 2026 / by PSC Report

Les jeunes, rempart contre le crime organisé transnational en Afrique

Le manque d’accès à l’éducation, à l’emploi et à la politique pousse la jeunesse africaine vers des activités illicites.

24 Jun 2026 / by PSC Report

A youth-focused strategy can curb transnational organised crime in Africa

Across Africa, youths are increasingly drawn to illicit economies due to a lack of meaningful access to education, employment and political participation.

01 Jun 2026

Les élections de mai en Guinée apporteront-elles la stabilité ?

Malgré le respect du calendrier de la CEDEAO, le retour de la Guinée à la démocratie reste empreint de controverses.

01 Jun 2026

Will Guinea’s May elections bring stability?

Although authorities adhered to the ECOWAS timeline, Guinea’s return to democracy is mired in controversy.

28 May 2026 / by PSC Report

Infrastructure a must to boost Africa’s artificial intelligence sovereignty

Without massive state and private sector investment in power, connectivity and computing, Africa’s AI governance ambitions will remain aspirational.

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