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Elephants and rhinos fund terror networks: Illegal poaching in sub-Saharan Africa funds Islamic fundamentalism
By: In On Africa IOA 9th September 2014 One proposed solution to limit the illegal trafficking of ivory and rhino horn, and the topic of much debate, is the legalisation of the sale of... →
The Kimberley Process Risks becoming irrelevant to cogent concerns
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 29th October 2013 By prioritising consensus among its state parties and industry stakeholders in defiance of calls by civil society organisations (CSOs) for... →
Are governments also guilty of mining blood diamonds?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th October 2013 The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP) has been very successful in filtering ‘blood diamonds’ – those mined by rebels in war zones – out... →
SA: Jacob Zuma: Address by the President of South Africa, launch of the construction phase of the De Beers Venetia underground diamond mine, Musina, Limpopo (22/10/2013)
22nd October 2013 We have gathered today to mark another important milestone in the development of our diamond industry, and also our country’s mining sector.... →
Daily podcast – October 16, 2013.
16th October 2013 The row between Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and MPs about the extent of her investigative powers intensified on Tuesday against the backdrop... →
SA: Statement by the Presidency, on President Zuma's visit to Angola for bilateral consultations (16/01/2013)
16th January 2013 His Excellency President Jacob Zuma will travel to Angola for bilateral consultations with His Excellency Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, President of the... →
Daily podcast – January 8, 2013.
8th January 2013 The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (or Outa) said on Monday that it would appeal a court ruling that hindered its bid to have e-tolls in... →
CAR rebels halt advance, agree to peace talks
By: Henry Lazenby 3rd January 2013 Rebels in Central African Republic (CAR) said they had halted their advance on the capital on Wednesday and agreed to start peace talks, averting a... →
