Peace & Security
Cecilia Atim Ogwal: a fearless politician who spoke her mind and challenged convention
Cecilia Ogwal was a trailblazer, known for her strength and charisma as an opposition leader, and a staunch defender of multipartyism, democracy, and human rights
How Prigozhin’s demise is redefining security in Africa
Yevgeny Prigozhin's death will have far-reaching implications for Africa, where his Wagner Group has established a significant presenceThe army and violence: handling of coronavirus crisis hints at change
In recent months Uganda’s army has shown professionalism and discipline in dealing with a number of crises, including a desert locust invasion and a national electricity outage. The inter-agency COVID-19 taskforce is led by the army, although it was set up expressly to support the health ministry
DR Congo: A historic but controversial election
The announcement of Félix Tshisekedi as Congo's president-elect has been met with doubt by the runner-up, Martin Fayulu, election observers, and the influential Catholic church