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Debt relief should be the African Union’s focus at the G20
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th June 2024 To succeed, all six of the AU’s G20 priorities depend on improving the fiscal health of indebted countries. The African Union (AU) became a full... →
Nigeria accounts for 28.5% of the world's maternal deaths, not 10% as claimed by campaign group
By: Africa Check 6th June 2024 In April 2024, the non-profit civil rights group Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) made a startling claim about maternal... →
Africa doesn’t have a choice between economic growth and protecting the environment: how they can go hand in hand
5th June 2024 Heathrow Airport in the UK currently uses more energy than the entire west African country of Sierra Leone. Despite Africa accounting for less than... →
Governance scenarios in South Africa: growth vs stability?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th June 2024 Two possible national coalitions (ANC-DA-IFP or ANC-MK) are a choice between economic growth and stability, with KZN as the sacrificial lamb. The... →
Elections 2024 - prospects for the future
By: Raymond Suttner 4th June 2024 South Africa has just completed its general election, the first in 30 years where the ANC has failed to secure a majority of the votes. Before the... →
South Africa: coalition government won’t fix past failures – expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security
4th June 2024 To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do... →
Renewing Governance: The role of transparency and accountability in SOE reform amidst shifting political landscapes
3rd June 2024 In the quest for a profound transformation in South Africa's State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), the spotlight must be directed towards transparency... →
Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government
3rd June 2024 After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party... →
EU visa restrictions on Ethiopians reflect strained migration relations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd June 2024 The punitive measures reflect a history of major EU investment in Ethiopia’s migration governance – with few results. Since 29 April, the European... →
Smoking in Africa: study of 16 countries shows higher taxes would help young smokers quit or cut down
31st May 2024 World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on... →
