African Futures | ISS Africa

A shifting balance of power in the Middle East could heighten geopolitical and economic risks for Africa.

Over US$700 million in additional health financing is needed to rapidly contain and prevent a wider regional crisis.

South Africa cannot build enough fences or deport enough immigrants to overcome the consequences of instability in neighbouring countries.

The rise of middle powers could expand Africa’s diplomatic and development options, but there are risks to consider.

The rise of middle powers could expand Africa’s diplomatic and development options, but there are risks to consider.

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

Somalia faces more than spillover effects – these shocks are pushing the country’s long-term recovery further out of reach.

Fertiliser disruption exposes a blind spot that farm-level policy has long ignored – but Africa holds the resources to fix it.

Targeted investments can turn Africa’s population boom into a driver of productivity and prosperity.

Targeted investments can turn Africa’s population boom into a driver of productivity and prosperity.

Municipal elections will decide whether cities are engines of growth or hotspots of failed governance and unemployment.

Health and water security underpin long-term growth, but are threatened by climate pressures, rapid urbanisation and financing constraints.