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Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?
9th May 2025 More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign... →
Unavoidable trade-offs
By: Terence Creamer 9th May 2025 The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has initiated two major tariff reviews that could have significant... →
A national crisis ignored
8th May 2025 South Africa’s rape crisis remains one of the most devastating issues confronting our society today and one of the most prevalent crimes that can... →
Digital government can benefit citizens: how South Africa can reduce the risks and get it right
8th May 2025 The digital revolution is reshaping governance worldwide. From the electronic filing of taxes to digital visa applications, technology is making... →
A hopeful Gabon looks to the future
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th May 2025 Gabonese voters have given President Nguema a strong mandate to break with the country’s past and steer economic and political renewal. Nineteen... →
Global uncertainty calls for an overhaul of AU peace support operations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th May 2025 US and likely European funding cuts call for peacekeeping that is focused, fast and modest in its ambition. The United States (US) intends to... →
City police in South Africa’s capital have a bad image – how to fix it
6th May 2025 Corruption in South Africa’s public institutions has been a pressing issue for the past two decades. From national government offices to local... →
Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries
6th May 2025 Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5% of the global population was living in extreme poverty (that is,... →
Landmark ruling enables justice for SA’s apartheid-era crimes
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th May 2025 The country is preparing for its first crimes against humanity case, reigniting hope for victims and their families. This April, a South African... →
Post-war Liberia still struggles with corruption and impunity
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th May 2025 Corruption was a cause of Liberia’s 14-year civil war and triggered the current political crisis that threatens the country’s stability. On 23... →
