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Africa needs to trade with itself: East Africa shows it can be done

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…

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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…

South Africa files dossier alleging Israel’s continued breaches of ICJ orders

South Africa has filed a new dossier with the International Court of Justice, asserting that Israel continues to breach binding provisional measures designed to protect…

Botswana signed the Artemis Accords – so why hasn't South Africa?

Botswana recently became the sixth African nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative for peaceful space exploration. However, South Africa, despite its advanced…

Reparatory justice matters to SA too

Reparatory justice, often seen as a distant conversation amidst daily struggles, holds significant relevance for South Africans. The recent Accra conference highlighted how…

Why the HLM Matters: I was born with HIV – do not make decisions about me without me

A 22-year-old South African HIV activist, born with the virus, shares her powerful perspective on living with HIV and calls on world leaders at the High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids…