The Nordic countries have established a robust partnership with Africa, supporting the APSA through initiatives with African governments, the AU, RECs/RMs, civil society, and research institutions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposed myriad solutions to the world’s biggest challenges during this year’s High-Level Week.
A year after the elections, parliament has been unable to pass the omnibus bill, despite the hope that it would be one of the major priorities of the new government.
The 2023 BRICS summit hosted by South Africa between the 19th and 24th of August is bound to be one of its most historic.
Does it reflect an era of strategic rivalry between the West and the rest? Together, the BRICS represent approximately 40% of the world’s population. The combined size of their economies is approaching approximately 30% of the world’s GDP
Both Zimbabwe and Eswatini have faced challenges relating to their democracies and conducting their elections.
Questions on how to strengthen political transitions towards democratic governance and consolidation in Africa need to focus on improving electoral integrity and quality on the continent.
The global order is rapidly changing. UN and African-led peace operations must adapt to both new geo-political realities as well as new threats and challenges.
What began in 2001 as an acronym for four of the fastest growing states, BRIC, is projected to account for 45% of global GDP in purchasing power parity terms by 2030.
The emergence of ‘putschist-populist’ politics in West Africa is threatening the hard-won democratic progress over the past decades.
Amid the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement between the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), renewed strife simmers in the country’s second most populous region
Since 2020, Africa has recorded seven successful coups and three unsuccessful coups. No singular factor explains coup drivers. The 26 July coup in Niger is not an isolated event. Rather, it represents the recent resurgence of military coups that have p …
The recent peace mission to Ukraine and Russia, led by African Heads of State may herald the emergence of a shift in the continent’s strategy as Africa takes a more proactive role
Africa’s call for reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has grown into a compelling argument for decolonising the composition of the Council by adding one or more African permanent members
This piece explores the Mauritian government’s remarkable success in sustaining peace over the past decade, bolstered by strong support from international partners.
Although Zambia does not experience violent conflict, the negative effects of the impact of climate change, compounded with other risk factors, can pose a challenge to human security
On 23 August 2023, Zimbabweans will go to the polls to elect Councillors, Members of Parliament, and a President. In March 2022, the main opposition party, the Citizens Coalitions for Change (CCC) won 19 out of 28 seats in parliamentary by-elections, setting the stage for a close race between it and the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) in the August polls.
Traces of xenophobic sentiment and violence have long existed in Africa, which at times has resulted in the inflammation of inter-state relations as well as large-scale displacements.