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Why aren’t sanctions preventing coups in Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th November 2023 In response to the resurgence of coups since 2019, the African Union (AU) and regional economic blocs have issued sanctions against errant states,... →
Response to general crisis: Social hope and collective action for change in South Africa – Part one
By: Raymond Suttner 20th November 2023 When we talk about hope in a political context, one is referring to hope for change that will be transformative, not merely in our individual... →
Sports tourism is a serious business in South Africa
20th November 2023 The sports industry in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with the potential to generate jobs, improve public health, foster social inclusion and... →
Triumph over Pit Latrines near Yet Far
19th November 2023 South Africa is poised to turn the corner in eradicating pit latrines in educational facilities before the UN-designated year of 2030, writes Angie... →
There are too few toilets in Africa and it’s a public health hazard – how to fix the problem
17th November 2023 Imagine you are miles from the nearest restroom, and nature’s call is urgent – a situation that might raise a mild panic during a hike or at a... →
Climate change and farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa
17th November 2023 Sub-Saharan African countries strongly rely on the agricultural and forestry sectors. Agriculture contributes up to 60% of some countries’ gross... →
Drones as weapons: Africa needs better data to anticipate risk
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th November 2023 In October this year, Africa’s air force chiefs of staff and air force industry representatives gathered in Senegal. They agreed the continent... →
Lack of funding could sink Africa’s ocean protection efforts
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th November 2023 Over 11-million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans annually, and 90% of its fish population has been fully exploited or... →
‘Nigerian boys’ caught with stolen $1.6-million at Gaza-Egypt border? No, photos of cybercrime suspects arrested in India
By: Africa Check 17th November 2023 The border between Gaza and Egypt has largely been closed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, there’s no news of the incident, and the photos... →
Language of incumbency
By: Terence Creamer 17th November 2023 Two recent Eskom publications are heavily laden with the language of incumbency, which continues to go unchecked by a policymaker distracted by... →
