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The Sudan Crisis viewed from Juba: A path towards resolution
Given their strong historical bonds, and Juba’s track record, what is the argument for Juba to mediate the conflict in Sudan? With over 500 ... -
Zambia: The president’s five-point plan to stay in power at all costs
Hichilema is desperate to retain power and already has a worrying plan three years ahead of time. Zambia’s next general election is not due ... -
The two defining challenges facing South Africa
Stagnation at home and fence-sitting abroad are costing the country dearly, and the costs are only rising. South Africa is facing two fundamental challenges, ... -
Four actions vulnerable countries need from COP28
From mobilising trillions (rather than billions) to raising ambitions, here’s what most of the world needs from the critical climate talks. The conclusion of ... -
Sudan: How the generals disappeared the people on the way to the economy
Is independent Sudan’s history the haunted tale of military generals meeting their fates on the economic paths they were trying to avoid? Sudan’s deadly ... -
The unexpected success of Somalia’s new fight against Al Shabaab
Why the new Somalia president’s declaration of war against the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab is generating a national zeitgeist. During Ramadan, there was much talk in ... -
Sudan: Making pariahs of Al-Burhan and Hemedti will unlock the talks
Until the parties feel that their financial interests are in jeopardy, they won’t be prepared to participate in genuine discussions. Although the U.S. Department ... -
Sudan: The quiet scramble to broker the peace
The Horn’s geopolitics are increasingly shaped by rich Gulf hegemons who view the region as a theatre for their competing interests. On 16 April, ... -
Sudan: As the generals fight, who’s playing chess with the old Islamists?
The clash between Burhan and Hemedti was inevitable. In the mediation scramble, nobody can afford to side with Bashir’s Islamists. At 10 am on ...
