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East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go
21st July 2025 It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa.... →
Trump’s Africa summit: outsourcing America’s immigration problem?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st July 2025 The US president reportedly asked the five African nations at his summit to accept third-country asylum seekers. United States (US) President... →
Nelson Mandela was a hard man who played a hard game. What if he was in Ramaphosa’s shoes?
18th July 2025 In 2023 South African author Jonny Steinberg published a book on former South African president Nelson Mandela and his tumultuous marriage to... →
The Iran-Israel conflict brings strategic and economic problems to Africa
By: In On Africa IOA 18th July 2025 Africa is assessing the impact of the recent conflict on African economic and security interests, which have been thrown into confusion by a clash... →
Africa needs a voice on information integrity and media freedom
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 18th July 2025 South Africa’s G20 presidency shouldn’t drop the baton passed by Brazil on this crucial issue that underpins good governance. As leaders of the... →
Broken wing
By: Terence Creamer 18th July 2025 The decision by US President Donald Trump to implement ‘reciprocal tariffs’ of 30% on those South African goods not specifically exempted or... →
Bribery in South Africa: law now puts a duty on companies to act
17th July 2025 Bribery is one of the most common forms of corruption in South African companies and state institutions. This has a number of harmful outcomes.... →
Sudan’s war is an economic disaster: here’s how bad it could get
17th July 2025 Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. What began as a... →
Accountability Now open letter to Ramaphosa on corruption complaints made by General Mkhwanazi
17th July 2025 Dear Mr President, We write this open letter to you in advance of your address to the nation scheduled for 7pm on Sunday 13 July 2025. We hope that... →
The Road Ahead is Steep But Not Insurmountable: How South Africa’s G20 Can Still Deliver for Debt and Development
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 16th July 2025 The global economy has slowed and become less supportive of developing countries, leaving African nations increasingly reliant on international... →
