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New UK prime minister Liz Truss gives her first speech at Downing Street on September 6, 2022 in London, England. The new prime minister assumes her role at Number 10 Downing Street after defeating fellow Conservative Rishi Sunak in the contest for party leader. (Carl Court/Getty Images)
ADAM SMITH INSTITUTE

Liz Truss: New UK prime minister’s links to right-wing think tanks

MP says Truss could be a ‘puppet’ for ‘dark money’ groups that have already generated a dozen of her policies

  • Adam Bychawski
5 min read
ALEC MUCHADEHAMA

Mbeki botched legacy over Zim, analysts say

South African President Thabo Mbeki’s failure to criticise neighbouring Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe has weakened his international stature, analysts said. Once hailed as a…

  • Mariette Le Roux
5 min read
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH

Urbanisation to put pressure on cities

Worldwide urban populations are expected to double within 10 to 15 years, presenting threats and opportunities, city planners said at the Planning Africa conference on Monday.…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS YOUTH LEAGUE

ANC Women’s League backs Zuma

The African National Congress’s (ANC) Women’s League late on Monday nominated deputy leader Jacob Zuma as its candidate to head up the organisation, the South African…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read