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South Africans have lost trust in the police, in parliament and in political parties - what that means
24th November 2025 For democracies to function well, citizens have to trust their institutions. Every incidence of bad service delivery or corruption will influence... →
Can Africa bolster its bargaining power at the EU-AU summit?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th November 2025 At this week’s Luanda summit, several thorny issues relating to the security partnership must be confronted head-on. On 24 and 25 November, leaders... →
AU Commission reform must align with Africa’s ambitious agenda
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th November 2025 The African Union needs more commissioners, not fewer, to efficiently handle the scope and complexity of continental challenges. When the African... →
Beyond Promises: The EU-AU Summit Must Strengthen Multilateral Peace and Security
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 24th November 2025 As rising global conflict exposes the fragility of the multilateral system that has long shaped Africa-Europe relations, both regions remain... →
The debt-led economic model is a roadblock to Africa's self-sufficiency
24th November 2025 The global financial architecture is weaponised against African nations, which adversely impacts fiscal and monetary policies. South Africa... →
South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect – here’s why
21st November 2025 South Africa is often portrayed in the media as a country struggling with inequality, corruption, crime, infrastructure collapse and public health... →
Africa’s voice at the G20: Will Johannesburg deliver?
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 21st November 2025 As the first African-hosted G20 summit, Johannesburg offers a pivotal platform to amplify African priorities. South Africa’s G20 presidency comes... →
Important shift
By: Terence Creamer 21st November 2025 There are signs that the long-promised change to the composition of government spending – from consumption to capital investment – is at last... →
As Somali pirates make a comeback, collaboration is key
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th November 2025 Overstretched naval deployments and a focus on Red Sea security have left parts of the Western Indian Ocean vulnerable. Somali pirate activity in... →
Senegal’s credit rating: Moody’s latest downgrade was questionable – here’s why
20th November 2025 The decision by the rating agency Moody’s to downgrade Senegal’s sovereign credit rating in late October 2025 triggered an immediate week-long... →
