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The Trump administration should build on Biden’s sanctions to disrupt the networks feeding the war in Sudan
The Trump administration should build on Biden’s sanctions to disrupt the networks feeding the war in Sudan Expert comment jon.wallace 21 January 2025 Biden’s sanctions may close the door on US mediation between the RSF and SAF. But Trump could build on them to bring about an inflection point in the war. 13 days before the end of its term, the administration
New Director of Chatham House Africa Programme announced
New Director of Chatham House Africa Programme announced News release jon.wallace 5 June 2025 Tighisti Amare has been appointed to lead our highly respected Africa Programme. Chatham House is pleased to announce the appointment of Tighisti Amare as Programme Director of its Africa Programme. Tighisti will take up the role in August 2025. With over 15 years o
The AU can help African countries adopt the UN cybercrime convention. But the challenges are significant
The AU can help African countries adopt the UN cybercrime convention. But the challenges are significant Expert comment jon.wallace 31 October 2025 African countries have very different cybercrime legislation and previous treaties have not been widely adopted. The UN convention is an opportunity for a new approach. The United Nations Convention against Cyber
The good, the bad, and the possible: What the America First Global Health Strategy means for Africa – and the world
The good, the bad, and the possible: What the America First Global Health Strategy means for Africa – and the world Expert comment jon.wallace 3 November 2025 African countries have an important opportunity to align the strategy with their own health security agendas. It has been nearly two months since the release of the long-anticipated America First Globa
Chatham House hosts conference in Addis Ababa on Africa’s rising influence
Chatham House hosts conference in Addis Ababa on Africa’s rising influence News release jon.wallace 13 November 2025 More than 700 virtual and in-person guests convened to discuss continental coordination and African-led solutions in international affairs. The Chatham House Africa Programme partnered with Amani Africa and the United Nations Development Progr
Sudan grassroots aid groups awarded 2025 Chatham House Prize
Sudan grassroots aid groups awarded 2025 Chatham House Prize News release jon.wallace 21 November 2025 The prize is presented to ‘the person, persons, or organization deemed to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations’. Sudan’s grassroots mutual aid groups – the Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) – have been awar
The AU–EU summit in Luanda must mark a strategic reset of relations
The AU–EU summit in Luanda must mark a strategic reset of relations Expert comment jon.wallace 21 November 2025 If the relationship is to remain relevant, the Luanda summit must deliver a genuine turning point in the Africa–EU partnership, with concrete steps needed on critical minerals and migration. When leaders from the African Union (AU) and the European
Why an African Credit Rating Agency isn’t a good idea for the region’s borrowers
Why an African Credit Rating Agency isn’t a good idea for the region’s borrowers Expert comment jon.wallace 25 November 2025 As long as African borrowers wish to compete in a global capital market, an Africa-only rating agency won’t serve the continent well. The African Union aims to set up an African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius next year . Thi
After three years of war, Sudan’s civilians need stronger support
After three years of war, Sudan’s civilians need stronger support Expert comment jon.wallace 20 April 2026 The devastating war in Sudan shows no signs of abating. Diplomatic efforts must prioritize a Sudanese-led political process. The brutal war in Sudan is now moving into its fourth year, with little prospect of resolution for the world’s worst humanitaria
The flow of arms and money feeding the war in Sudan can be cut. What is missing is the will
The flow of arms and money feeding the war in Sudan can be cut. What is missing is the will Expert comment jon.wallace 20 May 2026 Diplomacy that does not disrupt the flow of foreign weapons, finance, and logistics into Sudan is underwriting, rather than ending the war. It is three years since conflict broke out between the two armed centres of power in Suda
Africa Aware: Navigating Somalia’s political stalemate
Africa Aware: Navigating Somalia’s political stalemate Audio jon.wallace 12 June 2026 Our guests discuss issues surrounding President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s constitutional amendments and possible ways out of the political impasse they created. As 15 May 2026 drew closer, there was growing uncertainty surrounding Somalia’s next political transition: the date