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
Concern with the fact that Black people fleeing Ukraine are facing racism is not a denial of a ‘more important’ conflict
Africans, among them South Africans, Nigerians, Ghanains, Congolese and Ivorians, are trying to flee into Poland and other countries neighbouring Ukraine
Having committed to pursuing a much closer partnership with African governments and the African Union, the European Union must consider how it can best contribute to Africa’s security and economic prospects
The continent could reap rewards through digitisation and adopting new technologies
Many among the deposed African heads of state held major positions in the AU at the peak of their atrocities back home
Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers
Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya among 27 countries yet to sign the treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency.
The current scramble for Africa’s natural resources by major global political and economic rivalries portends deeper economic and political hardships for the continent
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
The move marks a major reversal by the rebels, who previously dismissed the government’s insistence on their withdrawal from Afar and Amhara as “an absolute non-starter” for talks to begin.
Ghebreyesus says Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of nurturing strong science and research on the continent.