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Could Africa still be hard hit by Trump’s tariff tantrum?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th April 2025 If they are imposed, Trump’s blizzard of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs will hit AGOA beneficiaries more than most. Africa is being hit by one disaster after... →
South Africa’s coalition government is crumbling: why collapse would carry a heavy cost
11th April 2025 South Africa’s multi-party government of national unity (GNU), which emerged in the wake of the May 2024 elections, marked a turning point in the... →
South African court said no to new coal-fired power: what’s behind the ruling
11th April 2025 Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the... →
Back to the future? 
By: Terence Creamer 11th April 2025 There’s some concern that government is delaying the inevitable, after more support was extended to ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) to facilitate... →
South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference
10th April 2025 South Africa, the only African country that is a member of the G20, holds the presidency of the grouping until the end of November 2025. During... →
Chile and South Africa could be green hydrogen exporters – but setting up industries with debt is dangerous
10th April 2025 Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and... →
Gabon elections: why a landmark vote won’t bring real change
10th April 2025 The upcoming elections in Gabon will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual with... →
Critically ill patients in African hospitals aren’t getting the care they need: new survey
10th April 2025 When someone falls critically ill, hospitals are expected to provide life-saving care. But in many African countries, intensive care units are... →
Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Special Bench – more than just a criminal tribunal
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th April 2025 The Special Bench should have jurisdiction over a broader range of disputes – not merely function as a criminal tribunal. Following an... →
Budgets and tariffs
10th April 2025 The vote on the Fiscal Framework was 194 for and 182 against, thus a slim majority of only 12. However, 24 members of Parliament (MPs) did not... →
