Martin Plaut

Martin Plaut works from London. South Africa, the Horn of Africa. Fellow, Institute of Commonwealth Studies Martin Plaut has over 20246 followers on Twitter.

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How the glow of the historic accord between Ethiopia and Eritrea has faded

Africa Martin Plaut - 8 Jul 2019

A year ago Eritreans could hardly contain their joy as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed touched down in Asmara. The city had seen...

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How foreign backing is keeping Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir in power

Africa Martin Plaut - 9 Jan 2019

Given the range of support for President Omar al-Bashir, it isn't surprising that he's managed to resist pressure to step down

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Revealed: Margaret Thatcher’s ‘Marshall Plan for southern Africa’

Article Martin Plaut - 3 Jan 2017

To get Nelson Mandela released and save Namibia's independence elections, Thatcher proposed a massive aid programme.

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As pressure mounts, President Zuma blames an old enemy: Western intelligence agencies

Article Martin Plaut - 4 Dec 2016

President Jacob Zuma has survived an attempt to remove him, and argued that it was a conspiracy.

Clerics on a peace mission in CAR

Africa Martin Plaut - 30 Jan 2014

Christian and Muslim leaders have joined forces on a European peace mission to put a stop to the killings in Central African Republic.

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Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

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Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

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Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally