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ICJ rules that ending Palestine’s occupation is a global undertaking
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th July 2024 As the largest bloc of countries that recognises Palestine, Africa could lead the effort at the UN General Assembly. Barely 48 hours after Israel’s... →
Africa has much to gain from a more contained BRI
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th July 2024 Despite the Belt and Road’s mixed record in Africa, careful involvement in China’s smaller, greener projects could be beneficial. China’s Belt and... →
South Africa is trying to put a stop to the abuse of its intelligence agencies - what still needs fixing
23rd July 2024 South Africa’s security laws are open to abuse by rogue intelligence operatives and politicians. These laws are meant to govern the conduct of... →
Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience – planners and governments need to work with nature
23rd July 2024 Nature-based solutions are actions that use nature to solve environmental problems. Examples in cities would be setting up a wetland near a group... →
Kenya’s former President Daniel arap Moi mastered the art of silencing critics – why his tactics wouldn’t work today
23rd July 2024 Countrywide protests, police killings, mass arrests and calls for the president to stand down. This is Kenya in 2024 – and, for many, it’s evoking... →
As AES and ECOWAS drift apart, dialogue on the fundamentals is vital
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd July 2024 Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes. Military juntas in... →
Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions
22nd July 2024 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party... →
Time for Ethiopia’s political elite to demonstrate vision
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 22nd July 2024 The country needs a nationwide ceasefire and for political settlement through dialogue to be prioritised over factionalism and ethnic rivalry.... →
Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 22nd July 2024 After another landslide election victory, there are signs that the international community is growing impatient with Rwanda’s president. Rwanda’s... →
144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment
19th July 2024 A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions. As a result of the... →
