A failure to address poverty and inequality, and their roots in lack of education, may result in an increase in ideological and religious fundamentalism, putting the northern region and perhaps the entire nation in a precarious situation.
The reasons for recent developments are many and rightly concern not only local actors but the former colonial power in the region, France.
The construction of a regional logistics depot for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Standby Force in Botswana is underway and set to be operational by 2030. The depot is expected to enhance SADC’s readiness, enabling rapid deployment and addressing logistical challenges in…
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325 and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, presenting an opportunity to reenergize and recommit to the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda. In this article, the authors look at last year’s…
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