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In the Central African Republic, Bozizé plots his comeback

Africa David L Smith - 28 Jul 2020

François Bozizé was president of the Central African Republic for a decade until his ousting in 2013. Now he’s plotting a comeback, but he had his chance — and failed

India and China border conflict intensifies

World Haris Zargar - 10 Jul 2020

A frontier dispute between the two Asian giants turned deadly for the first time in 45 years. Observers argue the skirmish was exacerbated by Delhi’s annexation of Kashmir and Ladakh

The pandemic has shifted patterns of conflict in Africa

Africa Clionadh Raleigh - 22 Jun 2020

Although the overall rate of conflict has remained steady in Africa during the past 10 weeks of the pandemic, the nature of this is changing in subtle but significant ways

Cartoon: Carlos on the India-China border clashes

Cartoons Carlos - 19 Jun 2020

This past week saw conflict between the two countries resurface

Making sense of Mozambique’s brutal insurgency

Africa Paolo Israel - 4 May 2020

The violence in Cabo Delgado province by al-Shabaab (the youth) can be linked to jihadist influence, the continued marginalisation of Muslim people, and the lure of income from trafficking natural resources

Cameroon concedes that soldiers committed Valentine’s Day massacre

Africa Amindeh Blaise Atabong - 22 Apr 2020

Official inquiry found that the Cameroonian military was responsible for deadly attack on civilians

Covid-19: Why it is so difficult for Africa to ‘flatten the curve’

Africa Mehari Taddele Maru - 24 Mar 2020

Several factors unique to the continent will complicate the efforts to reduce coronavirus infections

Academics must reach out to the public

Education Savo Heleta - 24 Jan 2020

By sharing their ideas and knowledge, they can change the world. What’s holding them back?

For Syria Kurds, the end of autonomy?

Article Alice Hackman - 15 Oct 2019

As President Bashar al-Assad's forces deploy towards the northern border, is the Kurdish minority giving up on autonomy?

Libya conflict: No end in sight to humanitarian crisis

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 10 Jul 2019

Migrants in Tripoli are staging a hunger strike demanding better protection by the UN as the death toll rises to staggering heights

AU, UN need to work together

Africa International Crisis & Group 2 - 28 Jun 2019

Deadly conflicts will be best addressed if Addis Ababa and New York increase co-operation

Citizens of nowhere suffer social and physical deprivations

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2019

Statelessness is an affront to human rights and a breach of international law, and countries must be forced to put an end to it

No, Africa doesn’t need more strongmen

Africa Nic Cheeseman - 22 Feb 2019

The evidence is conclusive: over and over again, democrats trump dictators

‘If climate change goes on as is, people will need to be relocated – we need a plan’

Article Joan Van Dyk - 16 Nov 2018

Few governments are prepared to care for the people forced to leave their countries as a result of conflict or climate change. Here's why.

The causes of Somalia’s conflict and famine are bad governance, not climate change

Africa Staff Reporter - 5 Oct 2017

Famine and conflict can either be prevented, or the impact minimised, if institutions and mechanisms of good governance are in place

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Finance probe into the Ingonyama Trust Board goes ahead

Paddy Harper - 20 Oct 2020

The threat of legal action from ITB chairperson Jerome Ngwenya fails to halt forensic audit ordered by the land reform minister

National

Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

National

Female cops sent for rape counselling

khaya koko - 18 Oct 2020

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

Special Reports

What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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