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.

The AfCFTA won't start with a bang but could boost economic growth more than any other factor.

Last week's agreement serves the short-term interests of Ramaphosa and Thabane, but can it save Lesotho?

After struggling to achieve results, the African Union is taking a different approach to post-conflict reconstruction in The Gambia.