The widening divergence between Europe and the United States (US) under President Donald Trump appears to be rendering the ...

Expectations are high that new leaders will improve the African Union’s performance in achieving a secure and stable ...

With delays in activating a new UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism, both organisations must now re-double their efforts to secure funds.

Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups ...

Bilateral relations are now in uncharted territory, necessitating a radical rethink by South Africa of its US foreign policy.

Trump’s suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act turns back the clock 50 years on global anti-corruption efforts.

Mistrust between leaders and the region’s militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult – ...

The general crisis of confidence facing peace operations necessitates a shift from rigid models to context-specific approaches.

Somalia’s two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade.

The challenge isn’t just defending Africa’s interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is ...

One of the world’s poorest countries is poised to become a beacon of innovation in digitising public administration.