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Unravelling the illicit economies that sustain terrorism in the Sahel
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th August 2025 The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms... →
Brics Expansion: Adaptive Response or Proactive Restructuring of Global Governance?
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 13th August 2025 As Brics evolves from a loosely defined economic grouping into a more structured geopolitical entity, its recent expansion signals a more... →
Nelson Mandela’s leadership and “obstinacy” – Part 2
By: Raymond Suttner 13th August 2025 Mandela’s unwillingness to bend and absolute dedication to the Struggle for freedom Nelson Mandela was notoriously stubborn or obstinate, both... →
South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link: how we did it and why it’s historic
12th August 2025 A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and... →
The international order is shifting: African countries have an opportunity to reshape global power relations
12th August 2025 For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The... →
Why SADC Integration Is Needed Now More Than Ever
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 12th August 2025 Until member states begin to take regional commitments seriously and act in a unified and coordinated manner, the lofty ambitions of SADC's... →
A year after youth-led revolt, 7 things to know about Kenyan president William Ruto’s 26-member cabinet
By: Africa Check 12th August 2025 On 8 August 2024, after a youth-led revolt severely weakened his government, Kenyan president William Ruto – having fired his entire cabinet –... →
The liberation movements summit the fountain of wisdom to the National Dialogue?
12th August 2025 Recently, the leading political party in South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC), hosted a Liberation Summit, with invitations extended... →
Are African countries aware of their own mineral wealth? Ghana and Rwanda offer two very different answers 
11th August 2025 Imagine running a business for over a century without knowing what’s in your warehouse. That’s essentially what many African countries are doing... →
South Sudan’s new chief justice has a chance to reform the judiciary – if he’s allowed to do his job
11th August 2025 South Sudan’s chief justice, Chan Reec Madut, was sacked in late May 2025 after more than 13 years on the bench. Madut leaves behind a legacy of... →
