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District Development Model a critical tool to take advantage of local endowments
29th July 2024 One of the legacies of the apartheid government was the brutal separate development policy. This Apartheid legacy left our country with... →
Expectations versus reality: The use of generative AI in South Africa's 2024 election
By: Africa Check 18th July 2024 By now you’ve heard that 2024 is the ultimate election year. With over 60 countries around the world heading to the polls, concerns about... →
FUL June Newsletter: Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
16th July 2024 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
Casting doubts and casting votes - the real-world effects of false election fraud claims
By: Africa Check 12th July 2024 South Africa’s May 2024 elections were widely acknowledged as pivotal for the country. After 30 years in power, the ruling African National... →
Kenya’s beleaguered president Ruto chose a live interview to defend his record, but did his claims add up?
By: Africa Check 4th July 2024 Under siege from young citizens furious over tax plans widely seen as punitive, police abductions and the killing of protesters, Kenyan president... →
Africa's Trade Potential: Navigating Opportunities Amidst Global Transformations
3rd July 2024 As the world experiences significant economic shifts, Africa is emerging as a promising market for businesses worldwide. Against this backdrop,... →
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping
By: Africa Check 28th June 2024 On 24 June 2024, US president Joe Biden formally designated Kenya a “major” ally in defence and security, a status almost identical to that enjoyed... →
Elections – a historic shift to the middle
24th June 2024 First, some things that did not happen during this election season are as important as those that did. What did not happen? →
Do almost half of Nigerians suffer multiple forms of poverty? Fact-checking columnist’s claims
By: Africa Check 19th June 2024 Nigerians have been struggling with the high cost of living, with trade unions organising a nationwide strike to demand a higher minimum wage. As... →
Cutting new cabinet down to size is crucial
18th June 2024 The composition and size of the next cabinet is going to be critical to determining whether the next government succeeds. Its task will be mammoth:... →
