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Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up
15th March 2024 Across South Africa, sewage systems are leaking and contaminating the country’s freshwater. Involving the affected communities can help prevent... →
Transition in Niger: avoiding the dangers of stagnation
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th March 2024 On 24 February, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lifted the economic and financial sanctions imposed on Niger after its 26... →
Crisis of confidence has exacerbated sub-Saharan Africa’s funding squeeze 
By: Marleny Arnoldi 13th March 2024 Various shocks have resulted in commodity price pressure and fiscal constraints globally, but sub-Saharan African countries, in particular, have... →
AfriForum brings urgent application against Rand Water’s water cuts
By: Natasha Odendaal 13th March 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum has brought an urgent application against Rand Water following the water supplier’s decision to reduce water... →
Corrupt, brutal and unprofessional? Africa-wide survey of police finds diverging patterns
13th March 2024 Africans generally have a low regard for the quality of policing on the continent. Perceptions of police misconduct, corruption and brutality are... →
AfriForum serves court documents on Rand Water regarding water cuts
13th March 2024 The civil rights organisation AfriForum brought an urgent application against Rand Water following the water supplier’s decision to reduce water... →
Necessary Reforms That Can Transform South Africa
13th March 2024 Debate about essential reforms to transform South Africa have emerged at the centre of discussion at Defend our Democracy’s interactive webinar... →
Skills Development and Growth for the Agricultural Sector
12th March 2024 The agricultural sector is the backbone of the South African economy and plays a vital role in food security, job creation, and overall economic... →
