The Nigerian state has come under severe security stress in recent times. It has faced multiple national security threats: jihadist…
Politics
Corruption in South Africa: new book lifts the lid on who profits
The new book The Unaccountables: The Powerful Politicians and Corporations who Profit from Impunity is welcome for the way it…
the weaknesses of the court’s decision
The murder of Chris Hani, a South African liberation struggle hero, by Janusz Walus on 10 April 1993 almost derailed…
Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible impeachment in the country’s parliament over the illegal stashing of thousands of US…
the case of Kenya’s Samburu
Community-based wildlife conservation is often promoted as a win-win solution. The idea behind this approach is that the people who…
South Africa needs strategic leadership to weather its storms. Its presidents have not been up to the task
South Africa is in a state of crisis. Its current reality is necessarily shaped by historical events, not least the…
Social media campaigns can be effective — if offline action is also taken. A case study from Ghana
Ghana has about six million social media users out of a population of 31 million. WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube are…
now is the time for a new strategy
In October 2022, Somalia’s capital Mogadishu suffered yet another massive suicidal attack. More than 100 people were killed. Hundreds more…