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Children in Africa are exposed to violence such as armed conflict, with some children recruited as child soldiers. Photo: Stefanie Glinski/AFP
AFRICA

Safeguard the rights and welfare of Africa’s children

About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war

  • Yeukai Chideya
6 min read
The mining industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects. (Michele Spatari/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
AFCFTA

Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry

The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth

  • Jonathan Veeran
  • Meluleki Nzimande
  • Tobia Serongoane
6 min read
AFGHANISTAN

In the time of wars and refugees, let us now talk peace

When Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, was not that the moment for the United Nations to send its secretary general to Moscow to demand a ceasefire?

  • Jeremy Corbyn
6 min read
The Biden administration failed to fix the latency that exists in the executive leadership and public strategic planning of the US Mission to South Africa. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
ISIS

Four alleged Isis members in South Africa sanctioned by US treasury

They serve either as leaders of Islamic State cells or provide support in funnelling funds out of the country, according to the United States

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read