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Sudan’s war exposes a deeper crisis in Africa’s peace and security architecture. Our latest policy brief unpacks why AU mediation efforts have stalled and what must change to restore credibility. Read the full brief here: nalacenter.org/uploads/peace-… @_AfricanUnion @AUC_PAPS

Eid Mubarak from us. As we mark this blessed occasion of Eid, we extend our warmest wishes to all of you. May this day bring peace, joy, and renewed hope to you and your loved ones. Eid reminds us of the values that unite us. Wishing you a joyous and peaceful Eid. #EidMubarak

My latest article for @Horninstitute examines how drones are transforming modern conflict across the Horn of Africa - from Tigray and Somalia to eastern DRC and Sudan and the governance gaps emerging from their growing use in warfare. Read More: horninstitute.org/how-drones-are…

📚 OP-ED | R5bn was allocated in the #BudgetSpeech2026 to respond to recent #floods, #droughts and #wildfires. Kirsten Pearson argues it’s time to shift from recovery to real #climateresilience. 👉 bit.ly/3MCjSLa #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateFinance

Examining #Russia’s Relations With Southern Africa: SAIIA's @rhymeswbruised has co-authored a chapter in a new compendium on 'Russia in Africa: Examining Moscow’s Influence and Its Limits' by @CarnegieEndow. saiia.org.za/research/the-b…

BRICS is not creating a new world order. But it’s not irrelevant either. South Africa’s experience inside the bloc reveals what BRICS can realistically achieve - and what it probably won’t. SAIIA cuts through the noise with a grounded perspective. youtube.com/watch?v=I0sT5N…

#AES Unified Force has learned from G5 Sahel failures. It can operate freely across members’ borders, and a mix of external partners prevents dependency. But success requires cooperation with neighbours AES has alienated. ISS Today by Leylatou Saidou Daoura & Rahinatou Leïla Salia

The Gulf of Guinea is currently the second-most affected region worldwide for #maritime piracy – and Cameroon's coastline is at the centre. While kidnappings are down, criminal flows like extortion and illegal taxation are up – sustaining pirate economies. New ISS report by Raoul Sumo Tayo. issafrica.org/research/books…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗦𝗛 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 Water security is economic security. With donor support declining and climate pressures rising, investment in water and sanitation is no longer a social add-on , it is central to Africa’s growth, jobs and development sovereignty. Tap to read our latest blog by Nurulhudah Okwayo and Du Toit McLachlan on why the AU’s renewed focus on WaSH could mark a turning point for Africa’s economic resilience: futures.issafrica.org/blog/2026/The-… #AfricaTomorrow #AFI #WaSH #Health #Agenda2063 #AfricanFutures #Development

𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 As the post–Cold War order fragments and liberal peace frameworks erode, Africa faces a pivotal moment. Global peacemaking is becoming more transactional — but this disruption also opens space for principled, strategic leadership grounded in justice and autonomy. Tap to read our latest blog by A. Rashied Omar on how Africa can translate moral vision into policy influence and help shape a more just and humane international order: futures.issafrica.org/blog/2026/Afri… #AfricaTomorrow #AFI #AfricaInTheWorld #Peacebuilding #GlobalOrder #StrategicAutonomy #AfricanFutures

𝗔𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 | 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 🇿🇦 On Feb 9th, our colleague Dr Jakkie Cilliers, spoke at the AfricENS Together Breakfast. He presented on “Africa’s Future as envisioned through four alternative global scenarios.” Drawing on AFI’s forward-looking analysis, Jakkie unpacked how different combinations of governance strength and capital availability could shape Sub-Saharan Africa’s development trajectory toward 2050, from Coordinated Green Acceleration to scenarios of fragmentation and fossil lock-in. The discussion explored what these futures mean for green growth, energy transitions, food systems, urbanisation and Africa’s strategic agency in a shifting global order. Swipe through some moments... #AfricanSecurityFutures #AfricanFutures #GreenGrowth #ForesightAfrica #ScenarioPlanning #ISSafrica

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗺? With the youngest population in Africa and one of the fastest growth rates globally, Niger stands at a demographic crossroads. A rapidly expanding workforce offers real potential — but weak labour markets, limited diversification and uneven reforms could turn opportunity into strain. Tap to read our latest blog by Pierre Christian Tsopmo on whether coordinated action in health, education and economic policy can convert demographic pressure into a lasting dividend: futures.issafrica.org/blog/2026/Can-… #AfricaTomorrow #Demographics #Niger #Development #AfricanFutures

In case you missed our analysis on South Sudan: We examine the military escalation in Jonglei, the Machar factor, the humanitarian fallout, and the growing regional risks. Read the full piece: nalacenter.org/what-we-do/res… #SouthSudan

In case you missed our latest policy brief, Paralysis in Peacekeeping explores why mediation efforts in Sudan have stalled and what this means for regional stability in the Horn of Africa and beyond. 🔗 Read more: nalacenter.org/uploads/peace-… #KeepEyesOnSudan #Sudan

Paralysis in Peacekeeping: The African Union’s Mediation Challenges in Sudan. Our latest policy brief examines AU inaction, fragmented mediation, and what must change to restore credibility and civilian protection. Read more:nalacenter.org/uploads/peace-… #Sudan #HornOfAfrica

Our latest brief exposes how fragmented mediation and geopolitical interference have left the #AU paralyzed, while external actors fuel the conflict. Read the full analysis: nalacenter.org/uploads/peace-… #SudanCrisis #AfricanUnion

I am deeply honored to share that I have been selected as part of the 2026 Cohort of the African Atomic Policy Lab Fellowship. Excited for the journey ahead. @ISYPugwash @BulletinAtomic

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, has been extended (AGOA) but the short-term fix offers little certainty. African exporters still face pressure to renegotiate with the United States. How can African economies navigate this? @BravinOnditi examines➡️bit.ly/4aq7Zja

𝗡𝗲𝗼-𝗣𝗮𝗻-𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 As the AU launches its Decade of Reparations, restitution is moving beyond symbolism. The return of cultural artefacts raises deeper questions about governance, narrative authority and sovereignty and how justice is institutionalised. Tap to read our latest blog by F. Adele Casale on why restitution must be embedded in inclusive policy design to strengthen legitimacy rather than reproduce inequality: futures.issafrica.org/blog/2026/Neo-… #AfricaTomorrow #AFI #Governance #Reparations #PanAfricanism #RestorativeJustice #AfricanFutures

#AI offers capabilities in climate modeling, biodiversity monitoring, environmental risk prediction. Roundtable w/ @pthigo, Special Envoy on Tech of 🇰🇪 President Ruto, on #UNEA7 Resolution on Environmental Sustainability of AI systems. 🙏 for hosting, 🇧🇪 @pmaddens. #Techplomacy

Wonderful meeting with the @HuairouConnect. We discussed the importance of building cities of care. Grassroots women are at the heart of inclusive cities, shaping housing, resilience & urban life. Proud to centre their voices at #WUF13 & across our Strategic Plan 26–29.