Displacement diplomacy: five ways to improve policy and practice on internal displacement in Africa
Although internal displacement is a global problem, it has long been a particular concern for African governments. According to the most recent estimates, conflict and violence have uprooted 21.8 million people from their homes in sub-Saharan Africa, a rising trend driven each year by other factors such as natural hazard-induced disasters, climate risks, and a dearth of […]
Back to basics: Enhancing African adherence to the rules of war
While many African countries continue to live with the daily consequences of armed conflict, the proper application and implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) – starting with the ratification of IHL instruments – has the potential to limit the effects of armed conflict on the continent. Despite the legitimate challenges that African governments face in adhering to […]
Living below the cyber poverty line: strategic challenges for Africa
Determining appropriate strategic responses to cyber threats poses an evolving challenge to all States. As African countries become more digitized, the potential humanitarian impact of cyberattacks on critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, is significant. There is a need to ensure that African countries have adequate cyber defence and a more resilient cyber posture to prevent humanitarian suffering caused by cyber […]
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