Resource Curse and Africa’s Security
Africa has vast natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals. However, many countries on the continent experience a paradox known...
Challenging the Narrative: Reassessing Accusations of Russian Misinformation in Africa
Introduction The Cold War started an ideological binary that has persisted in the post-Cold War era (Joenniemi, 1993; Papadopoulos, Heslop,...
The Chess Game of Disinformation: Africans as Russia’s Pawns?
Introduction In the global politics chessboard, disinformation became the strong power tool for nations in pursuing interests that transcend conventional...
External Catalysts of Insecurity: Examining Africa’s Security Contagion in the Sahel
1. Introduction Insecurity has become a serious issue across many parts of Africa, particularly in the Sahel region (Raga, Lemma...
Security Contagion in the Sahel: Rejecting Violent Solutions to Violent Problems
Introduction Africa continues to confront myriad challenges in its security governance. This development has partly contributed to the continent's developmental...
Ghana, a democracy beacon and electoral oasis in coup-riddled West Africa
For the ninth consecutive time in its fourth republican history, Ghanaians went to the polls like they have done every...
Africa Must ‘Rethink’ Security Strategies to Combat Emerging Threats, Political Unrests And Insurgencies – CISA CEO
The security threats and challenges facing some African nations are not country-restricted but transnational in nature, necessitating a collective strategy...
Using Cross-Border Cultural Exchange Programmes to Fight Security Contagion in West Africa
Introduction The emerging regional security threats in West Africa, including terrorism, insurgencies, trafficking, and organised crime, are increasingly recognised as...
Mis/disinformation can destabilise gov’ts, undermine democracy, entrench illegitimate leaders – Experts warn at CISA conference
Misinformation and disinformation portend ill consequences for the stability of African governments, democracy and constitutional rule, Directors-General and security experts...
Africa Can’t Beat Terrorism & Insecurity Without Help from Private Partners – Former Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Says
Former Foreign Affairs Minister of Burkina Faso Olivia Ragnaghnèwendé Rouamba has said despite Africa’s collective efforts, “the reality remains that...
