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West Africa’s bold trade experiment turns 50: an Ecowas report card
23rd April 2025 The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though... →
Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause
23rd April 2025 Urban flooding is a major problem in the global south. In west and central Africa, more than 4-million people were affected by flooding in 2024. In... →
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Bridging the North-South Divide?
23rd April 2025 DIRCO Director-General and G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor emphasises that South Africa’s G20 presidency catalyses consensus in strengthening... →
Steady progress
By: Terence Creamer 18th April 2025 Methodical progress is being made ahead of the launch, later this year, of South Africa’s inaugural procurement of independent transmission... →
The age of stupidity: How to smash the world in the name of higher intelligence 
By: Saliem Fakir 18th April 2025 What must be understood is that, in the age of stupidity, it’s not about stupid people doing stupid things; rather, it’s about those perceived to... →
Women, illicit activities and terrorism: what are the risks for West Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th April 2025 Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists. Women’s... →
AI and Africa’s ‘counterfeit’ journalists
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th April 2025 AI technology is ‘shooting the messenger’ by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives. Not long ago,... →
From 250 000 homes to fuzzy job numbers: Kenyan president’s claims under scrutiny
By: Africa Check 16th April 2025 As he begins the second half of his first term, Kenyan president William Ruto has been highlighting his achievements. One of his key talking points... →
New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th April 2025 A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN. In his election campaigns for the African Union’s... →
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
15th April 2025 About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be... →
