Conflict in Africa — and the world — is on the rise. The continent needs to take concrete measures to stop the escalating violence
Both countries have a strong orientation towards multilateralism and democratic values
Now these important policy developments must be implemented
Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has defended the new amendments to the Refugees Act that came into effect at the beginning of the year, saying they serve to tie up loose ends and fill gaps that led to regulation abuse. But they have been met with an avalanche of criticism citing human rights. The […]
People are killed, raped, tortured, detained and forced to give up food. Africa, with South Africa’s leadership, needs to urgently stop the violence
Creating one African market
The country’s fragile peace deal needs all
the help it can get — and South Africa has a a major role to play
Representation and transformation are important issues for the APRM to implement
It is aimed at improving governance on the continent, and to find ‘African solutions to African problems’
There are still serious challenges to development that the continent faces
Good governance and respect for human rights is crucial for economic development
The African Union’s role in Sudan’s political crisis proves that it’s legal framework is strong enough to resolve regional disputes
Leaders of this continent need to pay attention to the intellectual need of the majority of the population.
Under the accord, a civilian-majority sovereign council will lead Sudan through a transitional period of three years
The African free trade agreement is hailed as a huge step forward by some, but criticized as a project with little chance of coming true by others
Fostering new approaches to address unemployment in African youth
Deadly conflicts will be best addressed if Addis Ababa and New York increase co-operation
Important targets that Amisom set out to achieve as part of our Somalia exit strategy are being completed
The killing of protesters by the Sudanese military signifies its reluctance to hand over power, as demanded by the African Union
Demographic changes are placing the continent on the brink of what could bring a ‘demographic dividend’ – but only if the right action is taken now.
When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?
The Pan African Parliament votes against investigating sexual harassment allegations against its president
‘Over the past two weeks, the Mail & Guardian has published investigations into two of the continental body’s core institutions’
An August 2015 peace deal collapsed almost a year after it was signed and the conflict spread, drawing in more groups around the country
The SA Ambassador told the council his government had considered opposing the measure that renewed the MINURSO mission until October 31
Developing the youth is the African Union Commission’s top priority
Africans will soon be able to stay in other countries on the continent – and establish businesses there
Libya has been mired in chaos since the 2011 ousting of Muammar Gaddafi and a series of international efforts have so far failed to unite the country
Will Paul Kagame be able to sustain the momentum and ensure the implementation of his continental plans?
Algeria places a particular premium on the policy of deradicalisation by quelling violent extremism
Abiy Ahmed has generated great excitement with initiatives breaking with the past. But he faces formidable challenges
Rwanda’s president put everything into reforming the organisation, with mixed results