Displacement theory: Why “peace enforcement” risks exacerbating conflicts in Africa
The United Nations and the African Union are moving towards the use of “peace enforcement” – but their preferred approach is unlikely to succeed
Africa
Putin’s grain gamble: A European response to Russia’s latest ploy
Russia is weaponising food insecurity for geopolitical gain. Europeans should focus their response on supporting the needs of African countries
Warmer welcome: Ways to engage with African solutions to the Russia-Ukraine war
African leaders are undertaking a mission to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. European leaders should not dismiss the effort
From rule-taker to rule-maker: Africa in the changing world order
As African countries look to redefine their role in the shifting global landscape, they should pursue non-alignment and aim to help shape the rules of the future world order
Big returns: How Europe can respond to the climate crisis and build goodwill in the global south
European leaders could unlock hundreds of billions of dollars in development finance to support vulnerable countries grappling with debt distress and climate change. But an obscure ruling by the European Central Bank is stopping them
Operation reciprocity: France’s evolving relationship with Africa
A lighter military footprint for France in Africa will reveal the true depth of its relations with the continent – and could provide a model for the broader European approach
Neither America nor China: How Europeans can shape a new order with the global south
Resisting the drift into US-China duopoly will be welcome among states of the global south – and will strengthen Europe’s relations across the board
The roots of peace: Why Europeans should help re-establish support for local dialogue in the Sahel
It is necessary to move beyond overly militarised strategies for stabilisation in the Sahel. Local dialogue initiatives can address the roots of conflict – but require consistent buy-in from national governments
Key players: Why mining is central to the EU’s critical raw materials ambitions in Africa
The EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act provides an opportunity to redefine the EU’s relationship with Africa – but it can only do so with the mining sector and European industrial actors on board
Rerouting goodwill: The risks of diverting aid from Africa to Europe
European countries risk undermining their Africa strategies if they continue to neglect the numerous crises on the continent and divert aid to Europe