AfricaSahel (in)security Since 2013, several international missions have supported counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel — with mixed results By Mariam Sissoko
AfricaTogo's dynasty lives on The rule of the Gnassingbé family in Togo appears unassailable. But the divided opposition also bears some responsibility By Hans-Joachim Preuss
Foreign and security policyBurkina Faso's security disaster Europe discusses a stronger military engagement in the Sahel. But the example of Burkina Faso shows the need for more By Hans-Joachim Preuss
AfricaMozambique's post-election paradox President Filipe Nyusi won a decisive victory in Mozambique's recent elections. But this could put the country's peace at risk By Tina Hennecken Andrade
Foreign and security policyWhen two elephants fight Unstable relations between Nigeria and South Africa threaten the future of pan-African integration By Ulrich Thum, Bastian Schulz
AfricaAfrica’s future will be decided in its cities Increasingly, Africa’s growing cities are becoming the site of changing socio-political struggles for public goods By Henrik Maihack
AfricaThe other trade war A trade war has flared up between Nigeria and neighbouring Benin. It's about personal interests of the powerful By Hans-Joachim Preuss
AfricaThe Tunisian Berlusconi The first round of the presidential elections shows the biggest threat to democracy is no longer political Islam, but populism By Henrik Meyer
AfricaHow Africa can adapt to the digital revolution The Fourth Industrial Revolution does not mean the end of traditional manufacturing-based development models in Africa By Kartik Akileswaran, Georgina Hutchinson
Africa'A peaceful transition has been initiated' Sudan's military leadership and opposition agreed on a constitution for the country’s transitional period. Philipp Jahn reports By Philipp Jahn
