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Spotlight
published by Luka Kuol
on May 29, 2018
English | Français | العربية Regional considerations have always played a prominent role in South Sudan’s security landscape. Indeed, the country was born from a regional fissure between what are today Sudan and South Sudan. This schism has been subsequently shaped and influenced to varying degrees by all of South Sudan’s neighbors. These dynamics have... Continue Reading
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on April 24, 2018
Since the inauguration of Adama Barrow after 22 years of authoritarian rule, Gambia's democratic reforms have benefited from political will, national ownership, and international backing. However, the country's dark legacy continues to pose risks to the process.
Program Materials
Program materials for the Africa Center's 2018 program on Enhancing Maritime Security in Africa. Click here for syllabus, bios, readings, and slides.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on December 11, 2017
Cameroon's two-year-old national crisis threatens the country's very foundations, says scholar Christopher Fomunyoh. In this video, Fomunyoh discusses the nature and causes of the grievances that brought this crisis to a head, as well as recommendations for addressing them.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on December 7, 2017
Calls for African countries to withdraw from the ICC overlooked the strong role Africa had in establishing the Rome Statute and the ongoing support the Court retains on the continent.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on November 28, 2017
"When you build a house, you have to start with the foundation." In an interview with the Africa Center, Lt. Col. Mademba Aliou Fall discusses the Senegalese Army's bottom-up strategy for developing leadership skills.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on September 8, 2017
Despite their shortcomings, African peace operations have saved lives, built security sector capacity, and helped mitigate conflict—reducing pressure on international actors to become directly involved.
Spotlight
published by Kate Almquist Knopf
on July 1, 2017
Proposed justice measures in South Sudan—including the Hybrid Court—can be pursued despite disruptions in the implementation of the peace agreement.
Africa Security Brief No. 33
published by André Standing
on June 6, 2017
Conflicts of interest within Africa's fisheries sector enable unsustainable exploitation by foreign fishing firms and undercut the political will needed to build more robust surveillance and prosecutorial capacity.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on March 27, 2017
ECOWAS leadership in the Gambia crisis offers lessons for future regional security cooperation in Africa.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on January 23, 2017
Gambia narrowly averted a regional crisis when Yahya Jammeh stepped down. The coordinated action of neighboring countries and regional organizations could provide a model for future governance crises.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on December 7, 2016
While discussions of security cooperation often focus assistance from wealthy countries, intra-African assistance has become a major focus of multilateral efforts in crisis management and stabilization.