The Fall of Kidal and the Unravelling of Mali’s Military Legitimacy
The fall of Kidal to armed groups in April 2026 is far more than a battlefield reversal. It is the moment Mali’s military government confronts the consequences of substituting performance theatre for substantive governance. With this, ‘The fall of Kidal proves that military performance theatre is no substitute for the institutional stability provided by democratic consent. This failure illustrates how relying on external force while marginalizing local voices only accelerates state retreat and long-term instability.
Shrinking Aid, Rising Instability: The Future of Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa
Peacebuilding initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa are facing a difficult moment. While many post-conflict societies have made significant progress toward stability, dwindling international aid and growing geopolitical rivalries now threaten to reverse these gains. Unless African states rethink how peace initiatives are financed and sustained, the continent risks experiencing recurring cycles of conflict relapse and negative peace.
From Data Cables to Conflict Corridors: How Middle East Instability is Reshaping Africa’s Security and Political Landscape
Africa’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure intersects with a volatile geopolitical environment extending from the Middle East. As instability intensifies in that region, its ripple effects are increasingly felt across African security, governance, and political alignments. Understanding this linkage is essential to anticipating Africa’s strategic future.
Cameroon Hosted the WTO’s Ministers – Were LDCs Able to Reshape the Rules?
Blogs Cameroon Hosted the WTO’s Ministers – Were LDCs Able to Reshape the Rules? Christelle Nfor and Chris Begealawuh, PhD The world’s trade ministers just wrapped up four days of negotiations in Cameroon. Some agreements were reached; others were not. Here is what happened. From March 26 to 30, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) […]
Cameroon’s National Dialogue as a Lens for Uncovering Persistent Patterns of Inadequate Inclusion in African Peacebuilding Dialogues
Cameroon’s national dialogue, organized in 2019 to address the Anglophone Crisis and promote peace, faces inclusivity and effectiveness concerns, mirroring other contested African dialogues.
Cameroon celebrates national dialogue anniversary, but critics say dialogue outcomes remain unmet
A TV debate has been organised by President Biya to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Cameroon’s Major National dialogue. The dialogue outcomes however remain far from being realized writes Christantus Begealawuh.
Mjadala Afrika: The AU Chairperson Elections & 2024 Candidate Debate
Three African politicians seeking the role of Chairperson of the African Union Commission met on Friday, 13 December 2024 in a debate at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa.
How Tensions in the Middle East Affect Africa’s Economy, Security, and Geopolitics
How Tensions in the Middle East Affect Africa’s Economy, Security, and Geopolitics
