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18 Sep 2024 / by Karen Allen

What’s in a game? Video games and Russian influence in Africa

It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech.

17 Sep 2024 / by Thandi van Heyningen

Breaking patterns of violence and trauma in the home

Parenting programmes like Free to Grow tackle mental health and trauma, and can help stop cycles of violence for women and children.

16 Sep 2024 / by Remadji Hoinathy & Célestin Delanga

Capitalising on Operation Lake Sanity’s success against Boko Haram

Boko Haram factions continually adapt to new counter-terrorism tactics, so strategies must be flexible and systematic.

13 Sep 2024 / by Moussa Soumahoro

Can the AU move from theory to practice on citizen engagement?

Despite some progress, several barriers still prevent citizens from effectively working with the African Union at its Peace and Security Council.

12 Sep 2024 / by Alize le Roux & Adivhaho Ramaite

Accelerate, extend or abandon? Africa’s SDG dilemma

This month’s UN Summit of the Future should confront the reality that Africa will likely miss most Sustainable Development Goal targets.

11 Sep 2024 / by Colette Ashton

SA must look beyond prosecution for anti-corruption remedies that work

Serious corruption cases are uniquely difficult to prosecute. Innovative solutions that prioritise prevention are needed.