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SOUTHERN AFRICA

South Africa’s SADC’s moment

As South Africa prepares to host the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, the article reflects on the state of democracy in the region and SADC's challenges in upholding its commitments.…

  • Stephen Buchanan-Clarke
7 min read
Life president: NRM Presidential Candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, together with the First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, arrive at Buziga Islamic School grounds, Makindye Division, to kick off election campaigns. Photo: National Resistance Movement
AFRICA

Africa 2026: polls sans choice, jobs

In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution

  • Alex Vines
7 min read
Paul Kagame. (X)
AFRICAN DIPLOMACY

Kagame says South Africa not equipped to mediate in DRC, warns of confrontation

The Rwandan president accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and officials of distorting talks between the two, calling it a mix of attacks, lies, and misrepresentation

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read