Governance and development

18 Nov 2025 / by Paulin Maurice Toupane

Guinea-Bissau’s unusual polls could spark another post-election crisis

The exclusion of the main opposition and rivalry between military factions could destabilise the 23 November elections.

14 Nov 2025 / by Dhesigen Naidoo & Manisha Gulati

Can G20 South Africa shift the global climate action agenda?

As arguably the most powerful minilateral, the G20 should be pursued as a primary platform for Africa’s climate ambition.

14 Nov 2025 / by Guyo Chepe Turi

Arms, cattle and climate: cross-border peacebuilding challenges in the Karamoja cluster

Climate change, shrinking grazing lands and weak regional coordination are escalating pastoralist conflicts in the Karamoja cluster, undermining sustainable peace efforts.

10 Nov 2025 / by Borges Nhamirre

Terrorism takes its toll on Mozambique’s gas revenue

TotalEnergies’ return to Cabo Delgado will cost an extra US$4.5 billion – reflecting the price of terrorism and poor resource governance.

07 Nov 2025 / by Institute for Security Studies

Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election entrenches democratic fragility

Ouattara’s fourth term landslide win reflects the ongoing struggle to achieve inclusive and trusted democratic governance.

05 Nov 2025 / by Nicodemus Minde

Denied fair elections, Tanzanians make their mark through protests

Protests show that citizen-led power, if sustained, could pressure governments to implement meaningful and sustainable reforms.

04 Nov 2025 / by Emmaculate A Liaga

Advancing youth-led peacebuilding through digital technologies in Africa

Can Africa’s young innovators harness AI for peace amid digital divides and policy gaps?

04 Nov 2025 / by Célestin Delanga

Lake Chad Basin: repeated flooding weakens an already stricken region

Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region’s many security and developmental challenges.

31 Oct 2025 / by Peter Fabricius

Mnangagwa’s third term bid foments violence

The ruling party’s decision to extend President Mnangagwa’s second term in office is inflaming tensions in Zimbabwe.

28 Oct 2025

ISS Live: Security cooperation in the age of strategic autonomy

Globally, partnerships are being re-assessed as countries and regions increasingly opt for more independence in their decision making.

28 Oct 2025

Security cooperation in the age of strategic autonomy

Globally, partnerships are being re-assessed as countries and regions increasingly opt for more independence in their decision making.

24 Oct 2025 / by Peter Fabricius

Gen Z loses steam in Morocco

Youth uprisings in Madagascar seem to have been hijacked, while those in Morocco have been deflated.