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Lessons From Africa On The Costs Of South Africa’s Migration Approaches

Global UpfrontJul 1, 2026July 1, 20260

By Vanya Gastrow The most recent Statistics South Africa census found that 3.9% of South Africa’s population were born outside of the country. Yet, despite

CMTF: New Maritime Task Force Puts Gulf of Guinea Unity To The Test

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2026June 26, 20260

Nigerian Navy Sea Eagle patrol craft

Industrial-scale Meth Production Poses New Security Risks For Nigeria

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

Drug lab materials

Lessons For Africa From U.S. Military Action In Venezuela

Global UpfrontFeb 3, 2026February 3, 20260

America’s military removal of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro sent shockwaves far beyond Latin America. In Africa, it was met with indignation and unease. For many

Nigeria’s Deep Insecurity Demands More Than An Emergency Declaration

Global UpfrontDec 22, 2025December 22, 20251

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, ordering the recruitment of more security personnel alongside other far-reaching measures. The 26 November

Sahel Militants Turn Civilian Drones Into Deadly Weapons

Global UpfrontJul 29, 2025July 29, 20250

ISS Africa – 29th July 2025 Terror groups are increasingly using new tactics, notably armed suicide or kamikaze drones, according to a government statement released

Lake Chad Basin Governments Should Redouble Efforts Against ISWAP – ISS Africa

Global UpfrontJul 11, 2025July 11, 20250

Since 2021, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has intensified its footprint in Cameroon’s Far North Region through increased extortion of communities and a spate

Can West African Nations Come Together To Stop Terrorism Spreading?

Global UpfrontMay 26, 2025May 26, 20250

By Jeannine Ella Abatan, ISS Africa On 8 January, members of the violent extremist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims attacked a fortified

Jonathan Urges African leaders To Tackle Instability With Inclusion, Economic Empowerment

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2025February 15, 20250

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has advised African leaders to prioritise inclusion and economic empowerment as a means of ensuring political stability and sustainable development.

Why Were Africa’s Violence Levels Up In 2024?

Global UpfrontJan 9, 2025January 9, 20250

By Jakkie Cilliers 2024 was a bleak year for Africa. Libya and Sudan were partitioned. Ethiopia struggled to contain insurgencies in Tigray, Amhara and Oromia,