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Women, illicit activities and terrorism: what are the risks for West Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th April 2025 Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists. Women’s... →
AI and Africa’s ‘counterfeit’ journalists
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th April 2025 AI technology is ‘shooting the messenger’ by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives. Not long ago,... →
From 250 000 homes to fuzzy job numbers: Kenyan president’s claims under scrutiny
By: Africa Check 16th April 2025 As he begins the second half of his first term, Kenyan president William Ruto has been highlighting his achievements. One of his key talking points... →
New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th April 2025 A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN. In his election campaigns for the African Union’s... →
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
15th April 2025 About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be... →
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases
15th April 2025 The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to healthcare delivery. African countries... →
Balancing economics and security on the Nigeria-Cameroon border
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th April 2025 The two countries must cooperate to stop Boko Haram from taking advantage of open borders to revive their operations. On 27 January, the governors... →
Could Africa still be hard hit by Trump’s tariff tantrum?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th April 2025 If they are imposed, Trump’s blizzard of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs will hit AGOA beneficiaries more than most. Africa is being hit by one disaster after... →
South Africa’s coalition government is crumbling: why collapse would carry a heavy cost
11th April 2025 South Africa’s multi-party government of national unity (GNU), which emerged in the wake of the May 2024 elections, marked a turning point in the... →
South African court said no to new coal-fired power: what’s behind the ruling
11th April 2025 Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the... →
