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Hope: Zimbabweans standing in line to cast their vote, hoping for change. Photo: ZEC
ANGOLA

Freedom in South Africa is incomplete until all SADC nations achieve genuine democracy

If we are to honour our freedom, we must also stand in sympathy with our neighbours, whose struggles remind us that democracy is never guaranteed. Their pain must be felt as our…

  • Paledi Alfred Sathekge
8 min read
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has financially backed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sona. (GCIS)
BORDER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Godongwana financially backs Ramaphosa’s tough talk on crime

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
2 min read
AFRICAN UNION

African Union High-Level Review of Governance, Peace and Security Policy Frameworks

For the remainder of the year, the African Union Commission will continue to guide the review process with a view to generating a High-Level Panel Report

  • Tim Murithi
6 min read
Djibouti’s foreign minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February. Photo: sourced
AFRICA

Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf criticises African leaders for inaction on conflicts

The outspoken foreign minister will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read