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US-Iran crisis raises global tensions

Article Simon Allison - 10 Jan 2020

EXPLAINER: What’s happening in the Middle East — and what does it mean for Africa?

Al-Shabab sends ‘a message’ to US with Kenya attack

Africa Simon Allison - 7 Jan 2020

The deadly attack on Camp Simba comes in response to a dramatic escalation in US drone strikes against the Islamist militant group

“You are too young to mock the government”: Zimbabwean comedian relives her abduction

Africa Simon Allison - 4 Dec 2019

Samantha Kureya, aka Gonyeti, did not quite understand the power of her jokes — until she was abducted and tortured for them

Mbeki on SA’s foreign policy failures

Africa Simon Allison - 29 Nov 2019

The former president has laid out to a to-do list for the department of international relations

The enduring appeal of liberation movements

Africa Simon Allison - 29 Nov 2019

Liberation movements attracted more than half of the popular vote in their most recent parliamentary elections in many African countries

The Ford Ranger XLT: A tough car for tough guys

Article Simon Allison - 28 Nov 2019

It’s tough, capable and ready to work for you ... if you can fit it into a parking space, that is

Mbeki on South Africa’s foreign policy shortcomings — and his brush with neo-Nazis

Article Simon Allison - 25 Nov 2019

The former president says that South Africa needs clearer foreign policy positions on a range of continental and global issues

AKA, Burna Boy and the African unity concert that wasn’t

Africa Refiloe Seiboko & Simon Allison - 22 Nov 2019

The two musicians once billed themselves as pan-African pin-ups. What does their ugly spat say about the state of continental unity?

‘Our cameras will make you safe’

Africa Simon Allison - 15 Nov 2019

Huawei’s pitch to African mayors ignores concerns that its Smart Cities technology can be abused

Maimane’s next move: starting the ‘Uber’ of politics

Article Lester Kiewit & Simon Allison - 13 Nov 2019

“Unemployed” former DA leader announces return to politics at Oppenheimer-backed conference

The trouble with indiscriminate tree-planting in Africa

Africa Simon Allison - 31 Oct 2019

Planting trees in Africa is proposed by some as a quick fix for climate change. But local experts disagree — and say their voices are being sidelined

Russia in Africa: Soft power comes with hard edges

Africa Simon Allison - 24 Oct 2019

Amid diplomatic niceties at the Russia-Africa summit in Sochi, Moscow has sent two of its nuclear-capable bombers to Waterkloof

Refugees in Greece face rising hostility

Article Simon Allison - 23 Oct 2019

A new government is getting 'tough' on immigration – but local organisations provide crucial support

Tanzania’s mining dispute ends – but at what cost?

Africa Simon Allison - 23 Oct 2019

Government’s settlement with Acacia Gold may be a short-term victory that scares off new investors

An arms dealer’s guide to philanthropy

Africa Simon Allison - 13 Oct 2019

Selling weapons systems to Saudi Arabia is not incompatible with charity work, argues Ivor Ichikowitz

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Latest articles on Simon Allison

US-Iran crisis raises global tensions

Al-Shabab sends ‘a message’ to US with Kenya attack

“You are too young to mock the government”: Zimbabwean comedian relives her abduction

Mbeki on SA’s foreign policy failures

The enduring appeal of liberation movements

The Ford Ranger XLT: A tough car for tough guys

Mbeki on South Africa’s foreign policy shortcomings — and his brush with neo-Nazis

AKA, Burna Boy and the African unity concert that wasn’t

‘Our cameras will make you safe’

Maimane’s next move: starting the ‘Uber’ of politics

The trouble with indiscriminate tree-planting in Africa

Russia in Africa: Soft power comes with hard edges

Refugees in Greece face rising hostility

Tanzania’s mining dispute ends – but at what cost?

An arms dealer’s guide to philanthropy

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