Bashing mining companies seems to be good politics in Zambia - but what is the endgame?

Attempts to tackle graft through asset recovery are laudable, but internal cash controls and convictions must follow.

Peace initiatives over recent months have yet to stop the killings or promote genuine dialogue.

With no provision for a run-off election, the close contest between the three frontrunners could bring complications.

Will Manuel Chang's trial on home soil mean justice for Mozambicans, or just more suffering?

Europe's focus on returns risks destabilising receiving countries and aggravating the root causes of migration.

Regardless of who wins the fight for Tripoli, the power of armed groups over government is being entrenched.

How the country's new leaders can stop endemic violence and restore trust between citizens and government.

Africa's large-scale security operations have neglected rural areas where violent extremism thrives.

Poverty propels most illegal miners into the industry, but ruthless criminal syndicates are equally responsible.

Corruption and organised crime are decimating the fish population, and threaten the livelihoods of thousands.

Instead of criminalising artisanal miners, the target should be the syndicate bosses behind this lucrative illegal industry.