Africa Tomorrow
Governance
How the US-Israeli war on Iran could derail Somalia’s recovery
Somalia faces more than regional war spillovers: these shocks are pushing the country’s long-term recovery further out of reach.
26 March 2026 by Michelle van Rooyen
The AfCFTA
How regional trade integration can strengthen Africa’s food security
Better-connected agricultural markets can cushion shocks, stabilise supply and reduce exposure to global disruptions.
24 March 2026 by Layih Butake and Sunday Odjo
Governance
Governance, not oil, will shape South Sudan’s future
Fragility will persist unless public institutions can translate national wealth into tangible gains for citizens.
19 March 2026 by Blessing Chipanda
Financial Flows
Africa’s economic circulation crisis
Economic leaks and stagnation constrain the continent’s growth: fixing the circulation of capital, talent and trade is key to building deeper markets.
17 March 2026 by Bronwyn Williams
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Governance
The future of South Africa’s cities
As South Africa’s cities face mounting infrastructure, governance and inequality pressures, municipal leadership will shape their path forward.
10 March 2026 by Alize le Roux
Demographics
Can Niger harness its population boom?
A young and fast-growing population offers potential, but policy choices will determine whether Niger realises a demographic dividend.
03 March 2026 by Pierre Christian Tsopmo
Africa in the World
Africa, moral agency and strategic futures
A pivotal inflection point in global peace and security demands new strategic positioning as Africa navigates a fragmenting world order.
26 February 2026 by A. Rashied Omar
Health and WaSH
The African Union's focus on WaSH cannot come soon enough
Declining donor support is pushing water and sanitation investment to the centre of Africa’s economic resilience and development sovereignty.
24 February 2026 by Nurulhudah Okwayo and Du Toit McLachlan