Analysis of the Recent Failed Coup in Benin
Introduction The failed December 7th coup in Benin underscores the convergence of political authoritarianism, military discontent and worsening insecurity that...
A False Dawn: Why Military Rule Is Unlikely To Solve Africa’s Deep-Seated Security And Economic Crisis
Introduction: The Enduring Mirage of the Corrective Coup The recent wave of military coups across Africa, particularly in West Africa...
The Palaeolithic Hack: Social Influence and Cognitive Warfare
Introduction Social influence—the ability to shape the behaviour of others without the use of force—is the foundational software of human...
One Coup Too Many—or a Necessary Purge of Colonial Influence in Africa’s Struggle to Re-Invent Its Political Future?
Around much of the world, coups have become increasingly rare, with their occurrence now standing out as exceptional rather than...
The Blue Plunder: Historical and Contemporary Exploitation of Africa’s Marine Resources
Africa’s resource riches are not only found on land. It has tonnes of riches also in its waterbodies. The continent’s...
Accra’s Missing Gutter Covers: A Silent Threat to Pedestrian Safety
Walking is a fundamental component of sustainable cities, providing not only mobility but also fostering social interaction, health, and environmental...
“Security Is Strongest When Communities Are the First Line of Defense”: Countering Violent Extremism in Ghana with Lessons from the Sahel
Introduction Violent extremism has become a complex security challenge across West Africa. The escalation of attacks in the Sahel, particularly...
Ghana–Israel Diplomatic Tension and Lessons for International Relations
Introduction Diplomatic relations often face stress when citizen treatment abroad is perceived to clash with expectations of state sovereignty and...
Is Democracy Failing in Africa? Reflections on a Continent in Transition
As 2025 comes to an end, analysts at the Centre for Intelligence and Security Analysis (CISA) are raising critical questions...
Misaligned Interests and Militarised Promises: Rethinking Security, Sovereignty, and Regional Unity in the Sahel
Introduction: Coups, Counterterrorism, and the Politics of Blame Across much of contemporary Africa, security governance has become entangled in a...
