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Research insights, field perspectives, and expert commentary from our team across Africa.
19 articles in this section
27 May 2026
The Fall of Kidal and the Unravelling of Mali’s Military Legitimacy
The fall of Kidal to armed groups in April 2026 is far more than a battlefield reversal. It is the moment Mali
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22 May 2026
When AI Makes Decisions, Who’s Really in Charge?
Why responsible AI must be built into organizations, not left to external oversight alone. When people talk ab
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20 May 2026
Shrinking Aid, Rising Instability: The Future of Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa
Peacebuilding initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa are facing a difficult moment. While many post-conflict so
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18 May 2026
Aid for Trade and Development Cuts: How Donor Policy Shifts Are Deepening the Climate-Conflict Crisis in the Sahel
In major global donor capitals, from Washington and Ottawa to London and Paris, a growing “trade over aid” nar
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13 May 2026
Running away from Heat, Hunger and Violence: Understanding the Sequencing of Climate-Conflict Dynamics in the Sahel
The Sahel has become emblematic of the emerging risks at the intersection of climate change, conflict, and hum
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8 May 2026
The Next Digital Divide: Why Africa Risks Becoming an AI Consumer Rather Than an AI Creator
Africa has made major progress in expanding digital connectivity, but artificial intelligence is reshaping the
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29 Apr 2026
Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Is More Exposed Than It Appears
Africa’s digital growth relies heavily on international infrastructure beyond its control. Instability in the
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29 Apr 2026
From Data Cables to Conflict Corridors: How Middle East Instability is Reshaping Africa’s Security and Political Landscape
Africa’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure intersects with a volatile geopolitical environment extend
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22 Apr 2026
Empowering roots: Why the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies matters for small-scale fisheries
Key highlights -The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, adopted in 2022, provides opportunities for Global S
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16 Apr 2026
Shaping Development Policies in the Sahel through Evidence-Based Synthesis: Progress from a BAOBAB-CLARE Programme Funded Team
Since early 2025, the “Climate Sahel” team has been gathering and analysing relevant scientific and policy mat
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2 Apr 2026
Cameroon Hosted the WTO’s Ministers - Were LDCs Able to Reshape the Rules?
Blogs Cameroon Hosted the WTO’s Ministers - Were LDCs Able to Reshape the Rules? Christelle Nfor and Chris Beg
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30 Mar 2026
BBNJ and the High Seas ambitions in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region: The need for more attention
The March 2026 BBNJ Preparatory Commission (BBNJ Prep Com III) meeting at the UN Headquarters provides an aven
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16 Mar 2026
Are African Laws Ready for Tech-Facilitated Violence Against Women?
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges for wo
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12 Mar 2026
Cameroon’s National Dialogue as a Lens for Uncovering Persistent Patterns of Inadequate Inclusion in African Peacebuilding Dialogues
Cameroon’s national dialogue, organized in 2019 to address the Anglophone Crisis and promote peace, faces incl
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12 Mar 2026
Cameroon celebrates national dialogue anniversary, but critics say dialogue outcomes remain unmet
A TV debate has been organised by President Biya to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Cameroon’s Major Nation
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12 Mar 2026
Mjadala Afrika: The AU Chairperson Elections & 2024 Candidate Debate
Three African politicians seeking the role of Chairperson of the African Union Commission met on Friday, 13 De
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12 Mar 2026
How Tensions in the Middle East Affect Africa’s Economy, Security, and Geopolitics
How Tensions in the Middle East Affect Africa’s Economy, Security, and Geopolitics
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30 Jan 2026
Digital Risks and Opportunities for Women in East Africa
The digital world presents opportunities and risks to all people. Women in East Africa face unique risks and b
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