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Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before – here’s what it takes
26th August 2024 Barely over a year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is... →
A single anti-corruption agency is a high-risk option for South Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th August 2024 Unless informed by local conditions and complexities, anti-corruption reforms could trigger political instability. Corruption and state capture... →
It is unclear whether the National Dialogue will be either national or a dialogue – Part 4
By: Raymond Suttner 26th August 2024 The word national must be interrogated. Will the national dialogue be truly national and what does that mean? And will it be a genuine dialogue and... →
Upward pressure
By: Terence Creamer 23rd August 2024 At the first meeting between members of the Cabinet and senior business leaders since the formation of the Government of National Unity it was... →
GNU to national dialogue and beyond – Part 3
By: Raymond Suttner 22nd August 2024 If the national dialogue is happening, there is no clear process nor indication of the categories of participants I mentioned previously that the... →
Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned
22nd August 2024 Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe,... →
Olympics in Africa: Egypt’s ambitious bid to host the games could succeed – but will it be worth it?
22nd August 2024 The modern Olympic Games is billed as the largest multi-sport event in the world, with a history dating back to 1896. Yet there’s a glaring absence... →
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
22nd August 2024 Covid stunned the world with an unanticipated pandemic. Now mpox, a disease which originated in animals, has been declared a global public health... →
Uganda and the DRC conflict: the interests driving Kampala’s involvement
21st August 2024 The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent... →
Ethiopia’s transitional justice: tensions around international experts’ role need swift resolution
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st August 2024 Ensuring national ownership of the transitional justice process need not preclude drawing on valuable international expertise. Ethiopia’s... →
