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The African Union Commission at a crossroads
With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want.
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Positioning South Africa as guardian of the Cape route
The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route.
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On climate, will Trump have it all his own way?
Trump announced the United States’ (US) withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2017. The official exit came ...
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Mozambique’s last stand for democracy?
After 25 years of electoral fraud and one-party dominance, mass protests are the last resort for the opposition and the ...
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Aid workers are increasingly seen as fair game in violent conflicts
In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend.
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Are Southern Africa’s former liberation movements going out of fashion?
Now general elections are looming in Namibia on 27 November, and some analysts predict that the ruling South West Africa ...
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Great expectations as democracy wins in Botswana
After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance.
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Are Africa’s priorities and vision being heard at COP?
Based on COP28 and the need to intensify climate action, this policy brief outlines priorities for African countries at COP29 ...
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Remittances can help fill funding gaps for climate adaptation
More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change.
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New Somali piracy threats require partnerships and holistic responses
Somalia’s upcoming seat on the UN Security Council should allow it to shape international maritime security policies.