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William Ruto – from hustler to dealmaker?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd April 2025 As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president’s political future. Nearly three years into his presidency,... →
Africa’s trade goals are realised on local levels primarily with energy, transport projects
By: In On Africa IOA 1st April 2025 The goal of the African Continental Free Trade Area is to make Africa a single market with no trade restrictions between countries. The work to... →
Rwanda and Belgium are at odds over the DRC: what’s led to the latest low point
1st April 2025 Rwanda’s foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan... →
Can West African nations come together to stop terrorism spreading?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st April 2025 Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation. On 8 January, members of the... →
FUL March 2025 Newsletter – Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
1st April 2025 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
23% of South Africa’s children suffer from severe hunger: we tested some solutions – experts
31st March 2025 A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food... →
Is Zimbabwe facing another November 2017?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st March 2025 Mnangagwa looks beyond his second term, prompting war veterans backing Vice-President Chiwenga to threaten an ‘uprising’ on 31 March. Tensions are... →
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. →
