There are no good precedents for outsourcing asylum processes, and the agreement could damage continental relations.
Institute for Security Studies
Politics and Society KwaZulu-Natal floods sound the alarm on climate adaptation
South Africa needs to urgently invest in smart early-warning systems and start climate-proofing its infrastructure.
Politics and Society Tanzanians hard hit by trafficking in people with albinism
The silent and deadly trade is one of the most lucrative and harmful forms of human trafficking.
Politics and Society Will SADC stand up to Mswati?
The top-down traditional meeting between Eswatini’s king and his subjects cannot be the format for serious political dialogue.
Politics and Society Ukraine war reveals Africa divided
Russia’s invasion of its West-leaning neighbour revives Cold War faultlines and shows its influence across the continent.
Politics and Society High stakes as Nigeria prepares for elections 2023
Poor electoral outcomes would hurt democratic transitions in a region suffering a spate of coups.
Politics and Society Democracy alone is no guarantee of development
Visionary leadership and strong institutions are Africa’s surest route to achieving economic growth and sustainable development.
Politics and Society Climate, energy and the African dilemma
Can leaders balance Africa’s potential as a global green giant with its significant dependency on fossil fuels?
Politics and Society Planned relocation: a hard but vital part of climate adaptation
Moving communities at risk is better than dealing with emergencies, but relocations have a fraught political history in Africa.