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.

To prevent attacks, local grievances and not just links to foreign extremist groups must be attended to.\n\n

The use of force hasn't worked, and negotiation is one of several non-military options for preventing terrorism.

The East African Community could tower above others when it comes to economic growth and trade opportunities.

The terror group's differences over leadership style, war strategy and ideology seem to have increased its resilience.

Under el-Sisi, who now chairs the AU, Egypt is becoming a player in regional conflicts like Sudan and Libya.