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Chapo-Mondlane meeting presents a glimmer of hope for Mozambique
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th March 2025 Despite scepticism about the government’s intentions, the meeting shows a shift in President Chapo’s hardline approach to resolving post-election... →
Kenyan leaders throw big tea party, but don’t serve the facts
By: Africa Check 28th March 2025 On 18 March 2025, the Kenyan government published president William Ruto’s mid-term scorecard, tracking progress on his election promises. It... →
Striking the right Budget balance
By: Terence Creamer 28th March 2025 There are arguably three ways to view recent developments around South Africa’s Budget process. The first, is to lament. →
Wealthy nations owe climate debt to Africa – funds that could help cities grow
27th March 2025 Wealthy nations fuelled their industrial growth and urbanisation by burning fossil fuels. This was the biggest cause of climate change, which now... →
Cue the cameras: how SAPS bodycams can deliver tangible results
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th March 2025 What should police body-worn cameras aim to achieve, and how will we know if they are working? The South African Police Service (SAPS) plans to... →
Strong only on paper? Fact-checking Angie Motshekga’s claim about South Africa’s military might
By: Africa Check 27th March 2025 In March 2025, the Southern African Development Community said it would start gradually pulling troops out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo... →
Practical Steps SA Can Take to Reset its Relationship in the Trump Era
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 26th March 2025 Managing US perceptions of South Africa is increasingly vital. Rational explanations alone may not be sufficient to shift entrenched views,... →
Wealthy Africans often don’t pay tax: the answer lies in smarter collection - expert
25th March 2025 Faced with some of the worse debt levels in over a decade, African countries are struggling to find ways to balance their books. Increasing revenue... →
Could prolonged warfare in Sudan lead to the country splitting?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th March 2025 Shifting military dynamics, political fragmentation and external interference could escalate clashes, pushing the country towards partition. The... →
Donald Trump, “the Day Before” and “the Morning After” – Part One
By: Raymond Suttner 25th March 2025 There tends to be an assumption when any form of tyranny reigns, that all will return to normal, should the dictator be removed. It ought to be... →
