There is good and bad news – strong bipartisan support for improving Agoa and little consensus on what improvements should be made to the Act
A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage
The effective use of data leads to better policy-making and advances governance, democracy and human rights
The world is becoming more multipolar, and the latest meeting of elites is testament to that
The prime minister said that India’s freedom struggles had inspired independence struggles in the global south
Wu Peng says China will maintain its non-interference foreign policy
Warsaw and Pretoria appear to be poles apart when it comes to the war between Russia and Ukraine
Many African countries have signed international treaties that commit them to protect human rights, yet they have laws that discriminate against people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression
South Africa’s foreign policy should retain its principled stance over Russia’s war in Ukraine, while also calling for accountable governance globally
Nancy Karigithu is one of seven contenders pitching for the top job at the International Maritime Organisation
The country’s role in Africa has diminished somewhat since the Thabo Mbeki era and Ramaphosa is losing relevance
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Envoys from six African states will shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow to try to secure a ceasefire and peace talks
The country finds itself in a quandary once again and its leaders’ indecision is not helping
The lead-up to next year’s first-ever elections will likely see heightened political disputes, competition and defections – developments that can quickly turn deadly
This year provides an intriguing opportunity to see what will happen given the renewed partnership agreements with other regional blocs such as the EU
The serial manipulation of presidential term limits across the continent is a major concern for the African Union
Despite individual African governments having an essential role in tourism management, private wildlife reserves are proving to be the sector’s driving force. But are conservancies the way to go?
All parties must act responsibly to build a solid foundation for peace after signing an agreement on 2 November
The Ethiopian government is unlikely to give in easily to the demands of the Tigrayan Liberation Front when negotiations intensify
Learners should be taught in their home language and they need textbooks. Teachers must be part of curriculum reforms and know how to use teaching guides.
Civil society organisations and the AU need to pool their resources to solve the continent’s most pressing problems
Assessing the successes and ongoing challenges of the African Union 20 years on
A realistic evaluation of the power plays and political motives of the antagonists is needed to bring lasting peace to the country
Locally-driven global health solutions work best and decisions need to be taken as close as possible to the people affected by the health problems
South Africa and Senegal, as AU chair, are attending the important summit of the leaders of the big industrialised nations
Peace is unlikely while Rwanda continues to back the M23 militia group that is responsible for much violence across the region
The AU lacked a security apparatus of its own and Nato and the West were only too happy to step into the breach
Thabo Mbkei reflects on the African Union, Africa Day and his foundation
The Windybrow Arts Centre in Joburg has a variety of performances for Africa Month
Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela uses the continent’s security problems as a prism through which to cast his dark agenda against Israel into the minds of Africa’s youth
Four future scenario paint mixed picture of optimism and pessimism for Africa’s future governance and development
Israel reaps diplomatic benefits through chequebook diplomacy and questionable support for dictators