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African protest politics – coincidence, correction or contagion?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th August 2024 In a new era of political activism and change, Africa’s youth are no longer content to sit on the sidelines. A wave of protests has swept across... →
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic
16th August 2024 The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor,... →
Western Sahara’s quest for independence seems to be flagging
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th August 2024 More countries appear to be backing Morocco’s plan for ‘autonomy’ rather than independence, but will that be enough? The Sahrawi Arab Democratic... →
Enhancing African Agency Amid Global Geopolitical Competition
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 16th August 2024 This piece explores how engagements with global powers unfold, the complexities they introduce, and what can be done to enhance African agency... →
Eswatini Supreme Court Reminisces on History of Monarchy: Upholds Sedition Offences
16th August 2024 On Tuesday, 13 August 2024, the Eswatini Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited ruling in the case of Prime Minister of Eswatini and Another v... →
Vertical integration costs
By: Terence Creamer 16th August 2024 For some, the unbundling of South Africa’s vertically integrated electricity utility is viewed as a wonkish problem somewhat akin to insisting that... →
Angola’s crackdown on protesters could fuel separatist violence
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th August 2024 Using harsh justice to resolve a political struggle could lead to youth radicalisation and violence in eastern Angola. On 30 July, an Angolan court... →
Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a global pandemic
14th August 2024 Alarmed by the surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has taken the unprecedented step of declaring the... →
Olympics: 4 things South African sport tourism can learn from what went right in Paris
14th August 2024 If you followed the Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast, you’ll have noticed the breathtaking city backdrop to events, the festive atmosphere and active... →
South Africa has a huge gap between the rich and poor - 4 urgent reasons to tackle inequality
14th August 2024 South Africa has exceptionally high levels of inequality. As someone who studies issues of inequality and sustainability, I have argued before that... →
