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Federica Mogherini and the African Union Chair, Mr. Moussa Faki, February 2018. Credit: EEAS

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): The Engine Behind Accelerated Growth After the COVID-19 Economic Saga

Apungwa Cornelius Ntabe, Director, Political Economy Policy Lab February 15, 2022

The disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to calls for greater market integration and industrialisation efforts. The African Union (AU) Secretary General cites the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as “the stimulus package” for Africa post-COVID. Yet, obstacles ranging from ubiquitous red tape, poor infrastructure, political unrest, excessive border bureaucracy and petty corruption to the entrenched protectionism of some of its members must first be overcome. This paper aims to provide policy recommendations on how African states could address these challenges and reap the best out of the AfCFTA Agreement.

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The Rise of Cyber-Attacks in Kenya: A New Terrorist Landscape

Claire Benedix, Research Analyst, Security & Intelligence Policy Lab February 15, 2022

The digital landscape in Kenya is rapidly evolving, leaving critical infrastructure exposed to data breaches and malicious activity. Remote workers and businesses are easy targets for cyber criminals seeking to extract Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and valuable data. Phishing attempts, malware attacks, and other cyber threats are becoming increasingly concerning due to the rise in organized cybercrime groups, ransomware gangs, and bots seeking to exploit vulnerable cloud networks, outdated software, and unprotected devices.

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Vladimir Putin and Faustin Touadera 2019

Russia’s Influence in Africa: The Problematic Use of Quasi-State Corporations

Emily Fennell, Foreign Policy & Diaspora Policy Lab January 24, 2022

The 2013 Russian Foreign Policy Concept towards Africa promulgated “mutually beneficial trade” and “settling… regional conflicts.” This paper discusses inconsistencies in Russia’s foreign policy by examining four cases: the Central African Republic, Egypt, Libya, and South Africa. Due to Russia’s economic limitations, quasi-state actors such as Yevgeny Prigozhin and Gazprom enable Moscow’s presence on the continent. Overall, Russia’s involvement asymmetrically benefits Russia’s national and private sector’s agenda over these African nations. Russia’s policy is stunting African economic growth and weakening governance across the continent.

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Anarchical scenes as protestors burn buildings in Durban during South Africa’s violent unrest in July 2021. Photo credit: BBC World News

The Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Reaction to Security Threats in South Africa and Eswatini

Dr. Charles Moyo, Research Analyst, Security & Intelligence Lab February 16, 2022

In June and July 2021, violent protests which led to loss of lives and property erupted in Eswatini and South Africa respectively. In Eswatini, pro-democracy groups demanded political reforms. The arrest of South Africa’s former President, Jacob Zuma, triggered violent social unrest in South Africa. This paper assesses SADC’s reaction to the protests in the two countries. The paper contends that SADC’s reaction exposed the regional bloc’s fault lines. The paper recommends the adoption of a pragmatic, proactive, sustainable, and maximalist approach to conflict prevention and management by SADC.

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Federica Mogherini and the African Union Chair, Mr. Moussa Faki, February 2018. Credit: EEAS

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): The Engine Behind Accelerated Growth After the COVID-19 Economic Saga

Apungwa Cornelius Ntabe, Director, Political Economy Policy Lab February 15, 2022

The disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to calls for greater market integration and industrialisation efforts. The African Union (AU) Secretary General cites the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as “the stimulus package” for Africa post-COVID. Yet, obstacles ranging from ubiquitous red tape, poor infrastructure, political unrest, excessive border bureaucracy and petty corruption to the entrenched protectionism of some of its members must first be overcome. This paper aims to provide policy recommendations on how African states could address these challenges and reap the best out of the AfCFTA Agreement.

Read More »
Computer Laptop

The Rise of Cyber-Attacks in Kenya: A New Terrorist Landscape

Claire Benedix, Research Analyst, Security & Intelligence Policy Lab February 15, 2022

The digital landscape in Kenya is rapidly evolving, leaving critical infrastructure exposed to data breaches and malicious activity. Remote workers and businesses are easy targets for cyber criminals seeking to extract Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and valuable data. Phishing attempts, malware attacks, and other cyber threats are becoming increasingly concerning due to the rise in organized cybercrime groups, ransomware gangs, and bots seeking to exploit vulnerable cloud networks, outdated software, and unprotected devices.

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