The Conversation
Economic Freedom Fighters became South Africa’s third largest political party in just 10 years. What’s behind its electoral success
11th October 2023 South Africa is drawing nearer to a landmark national general election in 2024. Based on recent electoral trends and opinion polls, the governing... →
Israel-Palestine conflict divides South African politicians – what their responses reveal about historical alliances
11th October 2023 Hamas’ brazen and deadly attack on Israel on October 7 elicited varied responses within the South African political scene. These diverse reactions... →
Climate hazards aren’t restricted by borders – African countries have taken a big step to address this
10th October 2023 Climate risks can be complex to deal with because they don’t respect country borders. Hazards in one region can have negative repercussions in... →
Ethiopia: religious tension is getting worse – 5 factors driving groups apart
10th October 2023 Religion is highly present in Ethiopia. It’s visible in churches and mosques, in clothing, and in public rituals. The country’s main religious... →
Liberia elections 2023: three things the next president must do
9th October 2023 Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, is about to choose its next president. On 10 October, 46 political parties and 20 presidential candidates will... →
South Africa’s surveillance law is changing but citizens’ privacy is still at risk
9th October 2023 In a ringing judgment for the right to privacy, the South African Constitutional Court declared sections of the country’s main communication... →
Ecowas rules to protect pastoralists discourage investments in modern livestock farming
9th October 2023 A common sight around west Africa is to see cattle grazing freely, even in major cities, on highways and in airports. Every year, about 300-million... →
Cautious welcome: World Bank and IMF return to Africa, but questions remain
6th October 2023 The annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are due to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, in mid-October. The city... →
Jerry Coovadia: the South African doctor who led the fight against HIV in children
6th October 2023 South African-born Professor Hoosen “Jerry” Coovadia, renowned academic and prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away on 4 October. As a... →
Johannesburg has been hit by severe water shortages: new plan to manage the crisis isn’t the answer
6th October 2023 Johannesburg and its surrounds, at the centre of the industrial heartland of South Africa, have been hit by severe water cuts. Water interruptions... →
