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African cities aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare
17th September 2025 When record-breaking rains swept through the coastal city of Durban in South Africa in April 2022, the resulting floods destroyed roads, bridges... →
With three bold moves, maritime security in Africa could be plain sailing
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th September 2025 Maritime issues are on the African Union’s radar, but member states must push for a shift from ambition to action. As the African Union’s (AU)... →
Inequality in Africa: what drives it, how to end it and what some countries are getting right
16th September 2025 The relationship between inequality and economic growth is a complex one, especially in Africa. Inequality is the result of a host of factors,... →
Ansaru terror leaders’ arrest is a strategic change for Nigeria: what could happen next
16th September 2025 Attacks by non-state armed groups are a security challenge in the Sahel, including Nigeria. In northern Nigeria, the activities of Jama'at Ahl... →
Angolans are fed up with broken promises: why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local elections
16th September 2025 Weeks of protests in July 2025 in Angola left 30 dead and hundreds imprisoned. Sparked by a hike in fuel prices, the outcome of a governmental... →
Youth believe that democracy works, but needs major changes
15th September 2025 Africa is a young continent, yet many voters lack an understanding of their power and the importance of voter education and organising to leverage... →
What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th September 2025 A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso – and Europe can learn a lot from Wagner’s failure in Mali. Last month The Sentry, a United States... →
Has external support given the CAR a false sense of security?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th September 2025 With elections planned for December, authorities should use their position of strength to tackle the roots of the country’s crisis. Since his... →
Chalk and talk vs. active learning: what’s holding South African teachers back from using proven methods?
12th September 2025 As a full-time teacher completing a PhD part-time, I made a decision early on: do research that speaks to the daily realities of teachers and... →
Tariff pushback
By: Terence Creamer 12th September 2025 The extreme pace of the 2025 news cycle has made it difficult to remember even the most important developments. For instance, it is difficult to... →
