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The ballot box is only the beginning
South Africa’s local elections present a crucial test of electoral integrity and democratic resilience, demonstrating whether declining support for ruling parties can coexist…
Chance for African leaders to confront Putin over enlisting their nationals in Ukraine
African leaders heading to the third Russia-Africa Summit face domestic calls to challenge Vladimir Putin over the deceptive enlistment and trafficking of their citizens into the…
New Report Calls for Hundreds of Trillions in Reparations Over British Colonial Environmental Damage
A groundbreaking report presented at the University of Lagos calls for trillions of dollars in reparations from the UK, highlighting the massive, long-term environmental…
Africa is underpricing its diplomatic power
Beyond natural resources, Africa's ultimate geopolitical asset lies in the collective power of its 1.5 billion people and global diaspora. Discover how the continent can better…
Unisa ICT leader earns global recognition at World CIO 200 Summit
Unisa's Acting Executive Director for ICT Governance, Dr Marothi Philip Lemekwane, has been honoured at the 2026 World CIO 200 Grand Finale in Sri Lanka for excellence in digital…
Do not let AI steal our culture
As South Africa rolls out its National AI Policy Framework, the creative economy must become a key governance priority. Meaningful consent, provenance, and accessible redress are…
Zambia’s poisoned children have waited long enough for justice. Africa needs to act
Decades of toxic lead waste in Kabwe, Zambia, continue to endanger generations of children, prompting a landmark complaint before the African Union’s child rights committee…
Africa must own the future of food
Producing more food at any cost cannot sustain Africa. Transforming food systems demands a shift toward animal welfare, environmental resilience, and empowering smallholder…
Digitising national identity is not the solution you think it is
Across Africa, digital identity systems are championed as remedies for public sector inefficiency. However, outsourcing biometric enrolment to private players risks reinforcing…
Uganda at 64: Between confusion, fear, hope and back again
As Uganda marks 64 years of independence, the nation faces democratic backsliding, heightened political repression, and deep uncertainty over succession amidst the early…
Ethiopia: Landlocked, But Not Landbound
As the world's most populous landlocked country, Ethiopia faces acute economic vulnerabilities relying on a single maritime corridor. A strategic shift toward negotiated port…
UN Peacekeeping in Crisis
As global conflicts surge to historic highs, UN peacekeeping operations face severe strain from unprecedented financial cuts, US arrears, and geopolitical gridlock in the…
Local defence industry set for a boom in exports
Buoyed by strong interest at the Africa Aerospace and Defence expo, South African defence manufacturer Milkor forecasts massive export growth towards a R70 billion revenue target.
Africa’s Youth Need More Than a Voice; They Need Power
Nearly 60 percent of Africans are under the age of 25, but scale alone is not power. Investing in civic skills and practical advocacy infrastructure is vital to converting…
Knox Chitiyo: Leading African Scholar
Tributes pour in for Zimbabwean-born academic and international security expert Tapera Knox Chitiyo, who has passed away at the age of 65.