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25 Sep 2025 / by Aïssatou Kanté

High stakes as Guinea's referendum steers the country to constitutional order

Although provisional results suggest support for the new constitution, the prospects for legitimate elections and stability remain uncertain.

24 Sep 2025 / by Dhesigen Naidoo, David Willima & Denys Reva

As the High Seas Treaty takes effect, Africa can help chart its course

Africa’s role in shaping the BBNJ Treaty shows how multilateralism can pave the way for equitable global ocean governance.

23 Sep 2025 / by Moussa Soumahoro

Nigeria must prevent dung being used for IED terror attacks

Better animal waste management and local intelligence can slow the smuggling and manufacture of explosives by violent extremists.

22 Sep 2025 / by Nirvaly Mooloo

Focusing on M23 allows ADF insurgents to expand in eastern DRC

The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies.

19 Sep 2025 / by Borges Nhamirre

Mozambique deploys lawfare against the political opposition

Terrorism charges against the main opposition leader could eliminate FRELIMO’s key challenger in the next elections.

18 Sep 2025 / by Marvellous Ngundu

Botswana has valued good governance as much as diamonds

The country’s trajectory shows that natural endowments are neither destiny nor curse; governance determines the outcome.