Mali, Mauritania and Senegal must unite against cross-border terrorism The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali’s Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries.

New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN.

ISS Africa organisation which enhances human security by providing authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity building.

ISS Africa organisation which enhances human security by providing authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity building.

ISS Africa organisation which enhances human security by providing authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity building.

ISS Africa organisation which enhances human security by providing authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity building.

ISS Africa organisation which enhances human security by providing authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity building.

A question of influence? Case study of Kenyan elections in a digital age This report examines Kenya's digital information ecosystem in the run-up to, during and after the August 2022 election. Online ...

The African Union (AU) Peace Fund, revitalised in 2018, almost three decades after its establishment in 1993, is yet to be operationalised. Funds from member states totalling over US$231 million have ...

Kenya-Somalia dispute threatens an embattled Horn of Africa Joint IGAD–AU action is urgently needed to avoid further destabilisation of a region already wracked by violence.

Africa has much to gain from a more contained BRI Despite the Belt and Road’s mixed record in Africa, careful involvement in China’s smaller, greener projects could be beneficial.

What is driving Ethiopia's ethnic conflicts? Inclusive national dialogue is needed to reconstitute the state to meet the reasonable demands of major political groups. The rise in violent ethnic ...