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Nobel laureate outshines a day of intolerance
Durban-born human rights champion Dr Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, delivering a timely and powerful message of justice, inclusion, and human…
US court blocks sanctions on groups assisting ICC Gaza investigation
A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from sanctioning human rights groups that provide evidence to the International Criminal…
UN warns world will exceed 1.5°C global warming target
A new UN report warns that exceeding 1.5°C of global warming is now unavoidable, but aggressive emissions cuts could curb peak temperatures and reverse warming by the century's…
To end hunger, think beyond the tech
On World Food Day, experts argue that true innovation to end hunger goes beyond new technology. By supporting small-scale agroecological farmers, local procurement, and community…
SA to push for triple adaptation finance by 2035 at COP31
South Africa will advocate for a binding benchmark to triple adaptation finance by 2035 at COP31 in Türkiye, addressing the critical funding shortfall facing climate-vulnerable…
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…
The community of Kabwe, Zambia, still awaits justice
Decades after the closure of the Broken Hill Mine, the people of Kabwe, Zambia, are still seeking justice and remediation from Anglo American as toxic lead contamination…
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.
UNISA Statement on Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
The Senate of the University of South Africa strongly condemns xenophobic violence, reaffirming its dedication to Pan-African solidarity, human dignity, and cross-border academic…
The African Union cannot afford neglecting Africa’s healthcare System
Africa shoulders 25% of the global disease burden while navigating systemic underfunding. As the African Union gathers to address critical health priorities, Dr Nthabiseng…
The world is ready for a woman-led UN
As the United Nations edges closer to electing its first female Secretary-General, Africa's failure to nominate qualified women from its own ranks highlights a missed opportunity…
Motlanthe warns trust deficit, policy mismatch are undermining SA’s economy
Speaking at the inaugural Nucleus Institute seminar, former president Kgalema Motlanthe and envoy Mcebisi Jonas warned that a trust deficit and policy mismatch are undermining…
Is China really a champion of the Global South?
While China portrays itself as a champion of developing nations, its foreign policy reveals a status-quo superpower focused more on its geopolitical rivalry with the US than…
UN committee urges South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called on South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups amid rising xenophobic violence, migrant killings,…