João Lourenço’s Luanda peace deal seems unlikely to resolve the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Tanzania’s geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region’s various peace efforts.
SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors.
The trend could be a symptom of a failing multilateral system or a pragmatic solution to evolving security challenges.
This edition discusses enhancing AU mercenarism framework, and features an interview on Cameroon’s PSC chairship.
Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen.
Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions.
As tensions between two TPLF factions rise, urgent measures are needed to prevent another crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines.
The protracted crisis in Cabo Delgado requires a triple nexus approach to climate change, conflict and humanitarian assistance.
ECOWAS should use its special summit on regional integration in 2025 to reconsider its approach to managing coups.
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