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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... →
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... →
Africa’s refugee camps are plagued by flooding: we looked into drainage systems that can withstand local conditions
9th April 2025 Almost one-million people live in 24 camps for refugees and internally displaced people in Ethiopia. They have fled wars and massacres in South... →
Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now
8th April 2025 The South African government has underscored the urgent need to diversify the country’s agricultural exports in the wake of the US decision to... →
South Sudan on the brink of civil war: bold action from the international community is needed
8th April 2025 South Sudan is likely to return to full-blown civil war unless the international community takes a radical approach to stabilise the country and... →
Rwanda’s image abroad: how western countries are beginning to turn their backs
8th April 2025 Rwanda enjoyed good relations with the western world for many years. This was due to systematic and intentional efforts to build its profile as a... →
