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Ethiopia’s proposed Special Prosecutor: history repeating itself?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th May 2024 The forthcoming Special Prosecutor’s Office must do better than the mechanism set up to deal with Dergue-era crimes. Ethiopia’s new transitional... →
Zackie Achmat 2024 Election Manifesto
8th May 2024 Zackie advocates for a competent, ethical, and accountable state. He stands firmly against poverty, corruption, and racism. →
POPCRU calls for removal of police colleges' head
8th May 2024 The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for the removal of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Divisional Commander for... →
Ramaphosa signs Electoral Matters Amendment Bill into law despite criticism 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th May 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, amid criticism from civil society organisations and political... →
Five worrying signs of Africa’s poor election quality
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th May 2024 Globally and in Africa, many electoral processes suffer from a lack of transparency, trust and oversight. This is a crucial election year for... →
Get gender equality right in Africa, and prosperity will follow
7th May 2024 Realistic reductions in gender inequality could produce a US$259 billion larger economy in 2043 than current path forecasts. Rising global... →
Life under the DA in the Western Cape: fact-checking South African opposition party’s claims about governance
By: Africa Check 7th May 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s opposition party, has governed the Western Cape province since 2009. Ahead of national elections... →
NamPower grid-strengthening and battery storage project secures $138.5m World Bank backing
By: Terence Creamer 7th May 2024 The World Bank has approved a $138.5-million finance package to support the integration of renewable energy into Namibia’s electricity system by... →
