Africa Tomorrow
Africa in the World
Africa and a New Age of Soldiers for Hire?
Ageing in Europe and youth growth in Africa may reshape military labour markets and future security partnerships.
12 February 2026 by Jakkie Cilliers
Climate
Power, industrialisation and climate action in a fossil-fuelled world
Climate justice continues to favour world powers and industrialised economies.
10 February 2026 by Marvellous Ngundu
Africa in the World
The geopolitics of imagination
Geopolitical power now operates through narratives, with Africa a key arena where stories shape investment, policy and long-term development.
03 February 2026 by Bronwyn Williams
Governance
As the BBNJ Agreement takes effect, Africa must lead from the helm
Several steps can ensure that Africa uses its numerical advantage in the agreement to influence critical upcoming negotiations.
29 January 2026 by Jeremy Raguain and David Willima
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Africa in the World
The end of history, US culture wars and Africa
A retreat from multilateralism is redefining global power relations, with far-reaching consequences for Africa and the rules-based system.
27 January 2026 by Jakkie Cilliers
Current Path
Africa in 2026: governing through noise
As crises compete for attention this year, Africa’s prospects will hinge on policy choices that preserve long-term options.
20 January 2026 by Alize le Roux
Combined scenario
The Africa that plans ahead
Foresight that combines insight, imagination and action can help Africa move from reactive governance to shaping long-term futures.
18 December 2025 by Alize le Roux
Demographics
Environmental crimes undermine Africa’s demographic opportunity
Weak governance and organised crime risk turning Africa’s ecological wealth into a barrier to clean, inclusive development.
16 December 2025 by Ross Harvey