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October elections will reveal the extent of Tanzania’s democratic decline
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th August 2025 As the country slides towards electoral authoritarianism, even SADC and EAC election observers have been excluded from the polls. Tanzania is... →
South Africa’s electricity price is soaring. Why protests are often the only way for people to be heard
1st August 2025 Millions of unemployed South Africans, many of whom survive on a Social Relief of Distress Grant government grant of R370 per month, are not able... →
Liberation Movements Summit tries to revive its members’ declining fortunes
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st August 2025 The annual summit of the six Southern African liberation movements reveals why they haven’t evolved. The 2025 Liberation Movements Summit provided... →
The Brics Expanded: Shaped by – or Shaping – the Global Order?
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 1st August 2025 The expanded Brics membership strengthens its goal to represent the Global South and boosts its economic and demographic influence in creating... →
FUL July 2025 Newsletter – Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
1st August 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... →
How geopolitics is changing the climate action landscape
By: Saliem Fakir 1st August 2025 Reality sings a different tune these days: hard power has thrown out the soft power model of the late Joseph Nye. Hard power now decides the terms,... →
8 policies that would help fight poverty in South Africa’s economic hub Gauteng
31st July 2025 Poverty goes beyond income. It often arises when health, education and opportunities fall short of meeting people’s needs. Individuals are... →
Climate change is making Africa’s debt burden worse – new debt contracts could help
31st July 2025 Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least to global... →
Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains
31st July 2025 Ghana has historically been an anchor of Indian enterprise and diplomacy on the African continent. New Delhi and Accra formalised ties in 1957. At... →
Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st July 2025 Barely a year after restoring constitutional order and dominating elections, Chad’s government is doubling down against opposition and free speech.... →
