SADC remains silent as electoral fraud, post-election violence and the murder of opposition figures undermine democracy.

The trend could be a symptom of a failing multilateral system or a pragmatic solution to evolving security challenges.

Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen.

SADC relationship will accelerate achievement of the subsidiarity and complementarity goals central to peace and security.

This edition discusses enhancing AU mercenarism framework, and features an interview on Cameroon’s PSC chairship.

Africa takes the reins for the first time in 20 years, but will the new secretary-general adopt a more assertive stance?

Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions.

This month’s BRICS Summit should indicate the club’s future direction, which could see the three original democracies ...

The emphasis on police visibility raises an important question: could simply increasing police patrols on the streets play a ...

This seminar launches new analysis on mapping gun crimes in South Africa as a vital step to reducing violence.

Although there are benefits for both countries, the US is clearly challenging the dominance of China and Russia in Southern ...

A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting ...