Africa’s Security in 2025: On the Brink of Change 🌍
In 2025, Africa faces a complex security landscape. Armed insurgencies and extremist groups are active in the Sahel, rebels have seized key towns in the eastern DRC, and Sudan remains split after the fall of Al-Fasher.
What’s behind the unrest? Factors like weak governance, competition for resources and the spread of extremist ideologies fuel conflicts. Diplomatic efforts often lag behind the rapid shifts on the ground, leaving peace talks stalled.
Barely Holding the Line
The 2025 Global Peace Index lists Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Sudan among the ten least peaceful countries worldwide. “Most African nations—such as the DRC, Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Somalia—rank very low in peace and stability,” warns David Otto-Endeley, Director of Counterterrorism and Organized Crime Programs at Global Risk International. He predicts these risks could persist into 2026.
Paths to Stability
Yet there’s room for hope 🌱. Regional bodies like the African Union are ramping up mediation, local movements push for dialogue, and governments are exploring reform. Meanwhile, external partners are stepping in with support—though their impact can be a double-edged sword.
Can stronger diplomacy combined with grassroots solutions turn the tide? As Africa heads into a new year, the answer will shape the continent’s future.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
