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Brace yourselves for a new Cold War
Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers
We need to do more than recognise that water is a human right
Water is central to human life and cuts across the sustainable development goals water
‘Corrupt officials must pay back the money’ – Tlou Cholo
The freedom struggle and labour veteran says the law is soft on criminals and perpetrators must be punished
Review: A masterful look at five decades of African development
‘Know The Beginning Well’ is an insightful peek into the life of KY Amoako and the fascinating work he has done on the continent
Pentagon Papers whistleblower wins Swedish rights prize
Daniel Ellsberg was honoured for his ‘profound humanism and exceptional moral courage’
Former UN chief Kofi Annan dies
Annan was a career diplomat who is widely credited for raising the world body’s profile in global politics during his two terms as UN chief
Obama to deliver 2018 Mandela lecture
The annual lecture will this year be held on July 17, the day before what would have been Mandela’s 100th birthday
Kofi Annan dismisses criticism of ICC
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan has come to the defence of the ICC, which has been criticised for "unfairly targeting Africans".
Annan: Tax havens to blame for Africa’s economic crisis
Tax avoidance and "murky" deals by major international firms are depriving African states of tens of billions of dollars each year, says Kofi Annan.
Lakhdar Brahimi to replace Kofi Annan as peace envoy to Syria
Brahimi, who served as a UN envoy in Afghanistan, formally accepted the post and will resume efforts to find a diplomatic solution to Syria’s crisis.
Kofi Annan steps down as UN envoy to Syria
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan is stepping down as the UN-Arab League mediator in the 17-month-old Syria conflict at the end of the month.
Syrian rebels threaten more violence should sanction bid fail
The Syrian opposition has vowed to confront Bashar al-Assad directly if the UN fails to vote in favour of imposing sanctions upon his regime.
Death knell for Syria regime as China, Russia turn on Assad
There is no place for President Bashar al-Assad in any future Syrian government, diplomats say, as Russia and China agree to transition plan.
Annan: Spectre of an all-out war growing by the day in Syria
Kofi Annan has warned that an all-out war looms in Syria, holding President Bashar al-Assad as the first responsible to act to end the conflict.
Syria faces ‘castastrophic civil war’: UN’s Ban
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has warned that Syria risks a ”catastrophic civil war” following a massacre that sparked global outrage.