The persistence of insecurity and instability in parts of North Africa and the Sahel belt has benefited the numerous armed…
Challenges to the African Union’s Security Engagement in North Africa and the Sahel
Policy and Practice
Silencing the Guns by 2020: How Realistic is this Timeline?
This essay previously appeared in the first issue of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) newsletter, “Governance Link” (November-December 2017).…
Peacebuilding and the Academy in Africa
It is becoming increasingly clear that the effectiveness of peacebuilding in Africa is intertwined with the health of African higher…
Morocco and the African Union: Back into the Fold
Morocco’s triumphant return to the African Union after a thirty-three-year break marked the culmination of a lengthy and intense diplomatic…
Writing on African Peacebuilding: Reflection on Personal Experiences
Since everyone writes differently, formulating a standard set of advice on how best to pull together your research into an…
South Africa’s Withdrawal from the Rome Statute: A Commentary on Moral Equivalence in International Relations
Although not entirely unexpected, South Africa’s announcement that it had taken steps to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the founding…
Why is the 18th July AU decision to adopt a new funding model so important?
In an effort towards reducing the African Union’s (AU) financial dependency on external donors, the organization adopted a new funding…
Refilling the Vacuum: Responding to the Boko Haram Insurgency
"If the Boko Haram insurgency is to be tackled effectively, a combination of well-thought-out development plans and security strategies is…
The Westgate Terrorist Attack: Any Lessons for Kenya’s Approach to Regional Security?
With the embers of the Westgate Mall attack slowly cooling off, the Kenyan government’s policies have faced heavy scrutiny. As…
Al-Shabaab Terror in Kenya: Implications for Peace and Security in the Region
With the terrorist group Al-Shabaab coming forward and taking responsibility for the recent Westgate Attack in Nairobi, the debate over…