The Conversation
South Africa has chosen a risky approach to global politics: 3 steps it must take to succeed
19th August 2025 South Africa finds itself in a dangerous historical moment. The world order is under threat from its own primary architect. The US wants to remain... →
Western Sahara: why Algeria supports the Sahrawi’s right to govern themselves
19th August 2025 Western Sahara is a disputed territory in north-west Africa. It lies south of Morocco, north-east of Mauritania, and west of Algeria. It was... →
Drought can make farmers feel worried and hopeless: Ghana study finds social networks help
19th August 2025 Droughts are a familiar hardship in Ghana’s semi-arid north, where rainfall is erratic and agriculture is the mainstay of rural economies. The... →
Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? International court will take years to decide, but states have a duty to act now
18th August 2025 South Africa instituted a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague in late December 2023, claiming Israel was... →
Tanzania’s independence leader Julius Nyerere built a new army fit for African liberation: how he did it
15th August 2025 Tanzania has long enjoyed a reputation as a peaceful country. In contrast to most of its neighbours, this east African nation of 67 million people... →
Child malnutrition is a sign of conflict to come: Nigerian study links climate change, food and violence
14th August 2025 The pathway from climate change to violent conflict is not simple. There are the obvious immediate effects of global warming like water scarcity... →
33-million women grow food on plots in sub-Saharan Africa. Greener farming can boost their earnings – study
13th August 2025 There are 33-million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, making up 80% of the total farmer population. These farmers cultivate small plots... →
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... →
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... →
