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Nigerian farmers abandon farms after attacks, sending food prices higher
By: Reuters 25th June 2024 Hassan Ya'u, a 42-year-old maize and sesame seed farmer in Nigeria's northern Katsina state, was tending to his crops early this month when dozens... →
Government of national unity must put people’s interests first
24th June 2024 Dear Fellow South African, The formation of the second Government of National Unity (GNU) is a momentous development in South Africa’s democracy. →
Defence industries association calls for greater investment in the underfunded SANDF
By: Rebecca Campbell 24th June 2024 South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) CEO Sandile Ndlovu has issued an open letter to the country’s next (and... →
Saulos Chilima’s sudden death leaves a dangerous vacuum in Malawi
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st June 2024 The former vice-president’s death could create a political dilemma or an opportunity for President Lazarus Chakwera. Political tensions have been... →
South Africa’s foreign policy: a unity government must be practical in a turbulent world
21st June 2024 As South Africa navigates fundamental political change, it faces stark choices on foreign policy posture and priorities. The change has been... →
Daily Podcast – June 20, 2024
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 20th June 2024 Making headlines: DA suspends MP Renaldo Gouws over inflammatory videos; ANC Youth League says its commitment to progressive policies remains... →
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
By: Reuters 20th June 2024 Somalia's government is seeking to slow the withdrawal of African peacekeepers and warning of a potential security vacuum, documents seen by... →
DA suspends MP Renaldo Gouws over inflammatory videos
By: Sashnee Moodley 20th June 2024 Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws has been immediately suspended from all party activities and will face disciplinary charges for an... →