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Water, Power and Regional Politics: What the AU Can Learn from SADC

Mr. Orapeleng Daniel Matshediso March 11, 2026

Ballots, Blackouts and Power: Uganda’s Defining Vote

Mr. Orapeleng Daniel Matshediso February 4, 2026

ANC Jan 8 | Liberation Movement Celebrates its 114th Anniversary: Political Analyst Weighs in

Mr. Orapeleng Daniel Matshediso February 4, 2026

AWSISA Water and Sanitation Global South Dialogue is an Opportunity for Meaningful Progress in SA

Malaika Mahlatsi February 4, 2026

Election Manipulation in Tanzania: The Role of Chama Cha Mapinduzi

Mr. Orapeleng Daniel Matshediso February 4, 2026

Siphamandla Zondi | A Plea for Financial Fairness

Professor Siphamandla Zondi February 4, 2026

The Dangers of the Middle-Class and the Wealthy Opting Out of Government Services

Malaika Mahlatsi November 5, 2025

Understanding Madagascar’s Crisis: Protests, Military Coups, and the Fight for Decolonisation

Orapeleng Matshediso November 5, 2025

The Rise of Political Celebrities and the Appeal of the Lowest Common Denominator

Malaika Mahlatsi November 3, 2025

African Peace and Security Dialogue: Media and Controversial Soundbites

Orapeleng Matshediso November 3, 2025

Is the Trial of South Sudan’s First Vice President a Political Power Play or a Quest for Justice

Orapeleng Matshediso November 3, 2025

The Argument to Exclude Foreign Nationals from RAF is Illegal, Dangerous and Immoral

Malaika Mahlatsi November 3, 2025

Chickens Have Come Home to Roost in the United States

Malaika Mahlatsi November 3, 2025

UNGA 80 | Multilateralism, Accountability, Achievements and Momentum: Jerry Matjila

IPATC November 3, 2025

Operation Dudula is Responsible for the Death of Grace Banda’s Baby and We Should Be Enraged

Malaika Mahlatsi September 23, 2025

How a Landmark ConCourt Ruling Got Lost in ‘Foreigners Will Take Our Surnames’ Noise

Malaika Mahlatsi September 23, 2025

While so Many People Go Hungry, Sudan Remains Forgotten

Dr. Camila Andrade September 10, 2025

Tshidi Madia’s Candle Burned Out Long Before Her Legacy Ever Will

Malaika Mahlatsi September 10, 2025

Azania and what it should mean in the Democratic era?

IPATC September 10, 2025

South Africa’s National Development Strategy

KevinR August 25, 2025

Judge Mbenenge case Shows the need for Clear Sexual Misconduct Policies in SA

Nompumelelo Francis August 25, 2025

Remembering the Women who History has Erased, Shamed and Rendered Invisible

Malaika Mahlatsi August 25, 2025

Centre Black Women’s Voices and Expertise in Sexual Violence Discourse

Nompumelelo Francis August 6, 2025

Badenoch, the IDF and the use of Women to Legitimise Genocidal Violence and Racism

Malaika Mahlatsi August 6, 2025

Bridging the Gap | Youth, Reform, and the Ageing State | Governing Tomorrow Podcast series

Malaika Mahlatsi August 6, 2025

Liberation Movements Summit | Ramaphosa Highlights Youth in Africa’s Liberation

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi August 6, 2025

Beware the Prince of Egotistical Grandeur and Armchair Purveyor

Orapeleng Matshediso August 6, 2025

Ramaphosa, Biya and the Normalisation of the Abnormal in Africa

Malaika Mahlatsi August 6, 2025

Black men as Victims of False rape Accusations and as Perpetrators of rape

Malaika Mahlatsi July 16, 2025

Political Speak as an Instrument to Abuse South Africans with Endless Dialogue.

Malaika Mahlatsi July 16, 2025

People with Disabilities Hardest hit by US aid cuts.

Dr Kudzaiishe Vanyoro July 8, 2025

The Plight of the Working Poor in SA

Naledi Ramontja July 8, 2025

Does the DA’s Stance Threaten the GNU?

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi July 8, 2025

What’s best – a Developmental State or a Capable State?

Naledi Ramontja July 8, 2025

National Dialogue is a distraction from failure to achieve meaningful transformation

Malaika Mahlatsi July 8, 2025

The People must Ceaselessly Challenge the Lawlessness of the SA Government

Malaika Mahlatsi June 10, 2025

Climate Reparations: Justice for Africa

Ratidzo Makombe June 10, 2025

SA Government’s move to Accommodate Elon Musk’s Business Interests Unprincipled

Malaika Mahlatsi June 2, 2025

UNOC3: An Opportunity for Zim to Assert its Interests

Gwinyai Dzinesa June 2, 2025

We must not do to Loyiso Lugayeni-Masuku what was done to Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Malaika Mahlatsi May 13, 2025

Fourth UN Forum marks Transition to the 2nd International Decade for People of African Descent.

Dr. Camila Andrade May 13, 2025

Student Movement in South Africa: The Right to Free University Education.

Dr. Abeer Abazeed May 13, 2025

We need to talk about the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dr. Camila Andrade May 13, 2025

South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Multilateralism can never be wrong

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola April 24, 2025

Africa must Reduce Over-dependence on Single Markets

Nompumelelo Ndawonde April 24, 2025

Namibia’s President Nandi-Ndaitwah – A Woman whose Regressive Politics Belong in the Dustbin of History

Malaika Mahlatsi April 24, 2025

Special Purpose Vehicles must be at the Centre of Transforming Water Utilities

Malaika Mahlatsi April 9, 2025

SA should Carefully Weigh its next Diplomatic play in the face of Escalating Tensions with the US

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi April 9, 2025

Outcomes of the EU-South Africa Outcome

Nompumelelo Ndawonde April 9, 2025

Gender Quotas in African Politics: Are They Enough to Break the Glass Ceiling?

KevinR March 17, 2025

Nigeria’s Admission into BRICS+: Implications and Strategic Opportunities

Hellen Adogo March 17, 2025

The Budget has been Tabled, but the Long Road Ahead is still Uncertain

Malaika Mahlatsi March 17, 2025

A Gendered Analysis is Absent in the VAT Debate

Malaika Mahlatsi March 17, 2025

From Sudan to the DRC – Africa Grapples with its Seemingly Never-ending wars

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola March 12, 2025

How Weakening Democracy Undermines Climate Change Fight.

Ratidzo Makombe March 12, 2025

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected AU Commission Chairman

IPATC February 18, 2025

SONA 2025: ‘Comprehensive, but promises sounded like a broken record’ – political analyst

IPATC February 18, 2025

Kigali Accuses Pretoria of lies, Distortion

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi February 3, 2025

Kuzoshuba emaqenjini angamadlelandawonye kwezombusazwe

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi February 3, 2025

Mawucacise uKhongolose ngezinhloso zawo zomnotho

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi February 3, 2025

SADC Mediation, Conflict Prevention and Preventative Diplomacy Structures: An Explainer

Gwinyai Dzinesa February 3, 2025

Ludinga amasu aphusile uhlelo lokusingatha i-G20

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi February 3, 2025

Impact of EFF Defections on MK and SA Politics

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi January 8, 2025

Response to Adam Charnas: Lies and Historical Revisionism by the SA Jewish Board of Deputies

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

Global Alliance Against Hunger & Poverty is Brazil G20 Presidency’s Greatest Legacy

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

Tax Reform, Inequality and Climate Change Dominate G20 Social Summit

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

The Weaponisation of Anti-Semitism Endangers us all

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

Rusere’s Claims of Rigging of Elections in Mozambique should be Probed

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

Why the sun is Setting on Former National Liberation Movements

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

Trump didn’t Deserve to win – Harris Deserved to lose

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

The Danger in Allowing Liberal Media to Decide who our Heroes should be.

Malaika Mahlatsi January 8, 2025

Harris’s Inability to Secure Strong lead an Indictment on Democratic Party

Ntobeko Hlela November 1, 2024

A war Foretold: The Grown-ups need to Stand up to Prevent it

Ntobeko Hlela November 1, 2024

How Trump’s Demagoguery Fuels the Global rise of Xenophobia and Political Intolerance

Ntobeko Hlela November 1, 2024

African Development Bank Rescue of Transnet has National, Regional and Continental Implications

Dr Sphumelele Duma October 2, 2024

Rethinking the IMF’s role in Kenya’s Struggle for Economic Justice

Selemo Nkwe October 2, 2024

Biden may be out, but Harris and Genocide-Supporting Democrats have a Mountain to Climb

Malaika Mahlatsi October 2, 2024

Attempted Assassination on Trump the Outcome of Poor gun Control in America

Malaika Mahlatsi October 2, 2024

Youth-led Protests in Kenya and the Changing Nature of Political participation

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola October 2, 2024

Zille’s lies and Lessons from the Globe on the (in)effectiveness of Large Cabinets | Part 2

Malaika Mahlatsi October 2, 2024

Of Bloated Cabinets – A Barometer of SA’s Executive from 1994 to 2024 | Part 1

Malaika Mahlatsi October 2, 2024

The DA’s Shameless Hypocrisy on Cadre Deployment

Malaika Mahlatsi October 2, 2024

The Government of National Unity: A Poisoned Chalice? – Part 2

Malaika Mahlatsi October 2, 2024

Africa’s History of Governments of National Unity – Part 1

Malaika Mahlatsi October 2, 2024

Africa’s Quest for Reform of the UN Security Council is a Challenging Diplomatic Dance

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola October 2, 2024

South Africans Head to the Polls

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

Characterizing the MK Party as Tribalist is Simplistic

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

Will the Youth Decide the Future of South Africa?

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

Was there an Attempted Military Coup in the DRC?

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 18, 2024

Criticism of the NHI by the Middle Class is not Inherently Reactionary

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

True cost of UK-Rwanda ‘cash for people’ deal

Naledi Ramontja September 18, 2024

Climate Change and the Quests for Mitigation and Resilience in South Africa

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 18, 2024

Why it Matters to Listen to ANC Voters

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

Why are bogus honorary degrees and colleges on the rise?

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

Pessimism over the African Union’s Gaining Membership of the G20 is Misplaced

Dr. Adeoye O. Akinola September 18, 2024

Politicians Scapegoating Foreign Nationals for Crime Levels to Absolve govt of its own Complicity

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

Collective Effort the path to Africa’s Growth

Nompumelelo Ndawonde September 18, 2024

SADC must put Region’s Water Resources to Better use

Ratidzo Makombe September 18, 2024

Mapisa-Nqakula Illustrates how Freedom Fighters can Become Perpetrators

Malaika Mahlatsi September 18, 2024

Citizens Arise Before it’s too late

Professor Siphamandla Zondi July 31, 2024

South Africa gives Leadership on the International Stage

Nontobeko Hlela July 31, 2024

I Support my Govt – What is Happening in Gaza is Genocide

Malaika Mahlatsi July 31, 2024

Gatvol Citizens Becoming Aware of vote Power as Parties are Panicking

Professor Siphamandla Zondi July 31, 2024

AFCON and the Politics of Urban Mobility in Africa

Malaika Mahlatsi July 31, 2024

I am Democracy’s Child – I am Tintswalo

Malaika Mahlatsi July 31, 2024

Africa-China Relations Under Scrutiny: Building a Community with a Shared Future

Dr Chidochashe Nyere July 31, 2024

Why Losing Gauteng Would Devastate the ANC

Malaika Mahlats July 31, 2024

Mineral Exploration Projects will Benefit SA Economy

Blessing Mbalaka July 31, 2024

What SA can Learn from Ukhozi’s Song of the Year Ahead of Elections

Vusi Gumbi July 30, 2024

MK Party wants to Implement ANC Policies, Resolutions and Plans Outside the Governing Party

Professor Siphamandla Zondi July 30, 2024

Is France to blame for the coups in Francophone Africa?

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 20, 2023

The African Union’s long walk to G20 Membership has paid off, now the hard work Starts

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 20, 2023

Buthelezi Revisionism an Injustice to Inkatha Victims

Malaika Mahlatsi September 20, 2023

The untold Struggles of Women During a Coup d’état

Dr Ojo Tinuade September 20, 2023

Analysing the Transitional Peace-development Nexus

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane September 20, 2023

The role Traditional and Religious Leaders can Play in Ending GBV

Bella Mkhabela September 15, 2023

G20 Summit: African Union Expected to be Admitted as a Member.

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi September 14, 2023

BRICS Beyond Geopolitics: Africa’s Alternative Aartnership?

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane September 14, 2023

We need to Address Rural Marginalisation

Naledi Ramontja September 14, 2023

Zimbabwe’s Crisis of an Ineffective Opposition and Messiah Politics

Malaika Mahlatsi September 5, 2023

Women Crucial Drivers of Innovation and Sustainability in Africa

Dr Ojo Tinuade August 29, 2023

SA must Maintain Non-Alignment Posture with AGOA

Dr Peter Wandwasi August 29, 2023

SA must Guard its AGOA Status

Dr Peter Wandwasi August 29, 2023

BRICS Summit, Expansion of the Network

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi August 29, 2023

Africa and the “Inferiority Complex Syndrome”

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola August 22, 2023

BRICS at the Crossroad: Seizing the Moment for a Fairer Global Economy

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi August 22, 2023

Elastic Ideology Defines our Coalition Politics

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi August 11, 2023

How Peace can be Maintained in the ECOWAS Region

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola August 8, 2023

Is the Snowfall a sign of a Worsening Environmental Crisis?

Blessing Mbalaka August 8, 2023

An Extended BRICS could reset World Politics but Picking new Members

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi August 8, 2023

What Does the Niger Coup mean for the Region?

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola August 4, 2023

EFF, Unlike Other Parties, gives arts the Honor it Deserves

Vusi Gumbi July 21, 2023

Nelson Mandela and the Struggle of Memory against Forgetting

Malaika Mahlatsi July 20, 2023

Rethinking Africa-Caribbean Partnership

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola July 20, 2023

Will Vladimir Putin attend the BRICS Summit

Dr Chidochashe Nyere July 16, 2023

How Democracy is Stifled in Africa

Ratidzo Makombe July 15, 2023

Reaction| Ramaphosa’s ‘Challenging’ Presidency

Vusi Gumbi July 11, 2023

AGOA Review – Will South Africa Prove its Eligibility for a Renewal

Dr Siphumelele Duma July 10, 2023

In the Eyes of the Media, Some Lives Matter More than Others

Malaika Mahlatsi July 3, 2023

Latest Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Prof. Siphamandla Zondi

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi July 3, 2023

Siphamandla Zondi | The Ukraine War and Geopolitical Posturing

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi June 23, 2023

African Peace Mission and Why Ramaphosa’s Security Detail Was Grounded in Poland

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi June 19, 2023

Why the Russia-Ukraine War Ceasefire Matters for African Countries

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 19, 2023

Will South Africa Lose Agoa Summit

IPATC June 14, 2023

Corruption Forcing Cash Strapped Govts to Rely on Consultants

Malaika Mahlatsi June 13, 2023

Clarity still being sought over Putin’s Brics’ Attendance

Dr Siphumelele Duma June 13, 2023

The EFF is achieving its goal of keeping the DA at bay, but also the ANC

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi June 5, 2023

“Africa Day” and the 60-Year Commemoration of the OAU: Wither Pan-Africanism?

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 1, 2023

All eyes on the AU as many conflicts remain largely unsolved

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 1, 2023

Hammanskraal A Case Study In Being Failed By Government

Malaika Mahlatsi June 1, 2023

State’s Empty Promises Underpin Callous Response to School Crisis

Naledi Ramontja June 1, 2023

The dialogue: sixty years since the establishment of the OAU, Is the AU still relevant for the continent?

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 1, 2023

Why Did SA Destroy its Nuclear Weapons?

Blessing Mbalaka May 26, 2023

SA-US Relations | Is SA’s Stability at Risk?

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi May 25, 2023

PowerLunch: Understanding Russia and USA Relations and their Impact on South Africa

Dr Chidochashe Nyere May 19, 2023

PowerLunch: US Ambassador to SA Alleges that SA is Providing Arms to Russia

Dr Chidochashe Nyere May 19, 2023

US Ambassador ‘Apologises’ to SA Following Arms Claims

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi May 19, 2023

[LISTEN] SA leaders to embark on ‘peace mission” to Ukraine and Russia

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi May 18, 2023

It’s Topical | SA-Russia weapons saga – DA’s Marais: I’m willing to give information

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi May 18, 2023

#AfricaMonth: The African Unions Effectiveness and Challenges

Dr Siphumelele Duma May 16, 2023

Worlds Apart? The Complex Dynamics of Africa-EU Migration

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola May 15, 2023

New Parties Offer New Insights, Solutions

Malaika Mahlatsi May 15, 2023

Evacuations in War-Torn Sudan Illustrate Painful Inequalities

Malaika Mahlatsi May 15, 2023

Water Crisis in Makhanda is the tip of the Iceburg

Malaika Mahlatsi May 15, 2023

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde Threatens to Arrest Putin

Dr Siphumelele Duma May 10, 2023

From Dysfunction to Efficiency: Harnessing 4IR for South Africa’s Prison System, Lessons from Thabo Bester

James Maisiri May 10, 2023

Will SA Arrest Putin When He Arrives in The Country

Dr Siphumelele Duma May 3, 2023

Chad Government Pardons 380 Rebels

Dr Chidochashe Nyere April 25, 2023

Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea to Form Partnership Over Trade

Dr Chidochashe Nyere April 25, 2023

What is Behind Military Clashes in Sudan | Radio 786

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola April 25, 2023

A Year Since the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Dr Chidochashe Nyere April 25, 2023

Churches Must not be Given Blank Cheque in Name of Religious Freedom

Malaika Mahlatsi April 25, 2023

Malaika Mahlatsi: Sidelining Opinions of the Youth Keeps Africa on the Backfoot

Malaika Mahlatsi April 21, 2023

SADC’s Lack of Effort to Support Malawi Raises Questions

Ratidzo Makombe April 21, 2023

USAID Model to Revert Curve of Digital Exclusion of Middle-Aged Women in SA

Dr Ojo Tinuade April 14, 2023

Revision of African Health Systems in the 4IR Era to Improve the Effectiveness of Medicine

Selemo Nkwe April 14, 2023

Involving Young People before the 2024 Elections is Vital

Vusi Gumbi April 14, 2023

Unintentional Silencing of Older Women’s Voices: Online Activism and Generational Divides

Mabona Machaba April 14, 2023

The 2023 Presidential Election and the future of Nigerian Democracy

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola April 14, 2023

Technology and the contradictions of African peace and security

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola April 14, 2023

The State of South Africa’s Public Health Facilities

Dominic Maphaka April 14, 2023

What EFF’s Planned Shutdown Means

Dr Chidochashe Nyere April 5, 2023

Uganda Passes New Legislation that will Criminalise LGBTQ Relationships

Dr Chidochashe Nyere April 5, 2023

The Case of Cholera in South Africa cannot be Viewed as an Isolated Event

Ratidzo Makombe April 5, 2023

2024: Lights Out for Us, or ANC?

Divine Yamulamba April 5, 2023

Reflections on the New Era of Africa-China Relations

Hellen Adogo April 5, 2023

Time is Ticking for South Africa to Mull Whether to Arrest Putin

Dr Siphumelele Duma April 5, 2023

A Government at War with Itself

Ziyanda Mhlauli April 5, 2023

Beyond International Women’s Day: Why South Africa Must Take Action to Include Women in The 4IR and Digital Economy

Dr. Rich Mashimbye March 24, 2023

Tshwane Shenanigans Leave City in Tatters

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi March 24, 2023

The ANC and the Spread of the Imigodoyi Malaise

Dr. Rich Mashimbye March 24, 2023

What are the Forces that Continue to Reinforce Gender-based Violence in Africa?

Bella Mkhabela March 24, 2023

NEHAWU Illustrates Death Political Consciousness in Unions

Malaika Mahlatsi March 24, 2023

United Nations joins growing voices following murder of eSwatini human rights lawyer

Dr Chidochashe Nyere March 20, 2023

Lost in the Digital Shuffle: How 4IR Technology is Leaving Migrant Workers in South Africa Behind Within the Mining Industry

James Maisiri March 17, 2023

Jobs Lottery for the Youth

Blessing Mbalaka March 17, 2023

A Decade On, The African Union’s ‘Agenda 2063’ Blueprint is a Mixed bag of Outcomes

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola March 17, 2023

Time to Take Race War Seriously

Masilo Lepuru March 17, 2023

Women Leaders are Specific Targets

Dr Noluthando Phungula March 17, 2023

Women and Girls Bear Brunt of Climate Change

Dr Ojo Tinuade March 17, 2023

ActionSA: It’s Mashaba’s Way or the Highway

Vusi Gumbi March 17, 2023

Africa needs to get proactive

Dr Odilile Ayodele March 14, 2023

Blockchain-based e-voting can counter poll rigging

Blessing Mbalaka March 14, 2023

SA history ‘extension of race war’

Masilo Lepuru March 14, 2023

4IR Technologies can Revolutionise the Way Local Government Operates

Olerato C. Manyaapelo March 2, 2023

Towards a ‘Second Republic’ of South Africa or an Independent Azania?

Masilo Lepuru March 2, 2023

The Ascension of Coalition Politics in South Africa and the End of History

Masilo Lepuru March 2, 2023

South Africa’s Role in Entrenching Integrated Economies in Africa Compromised

Brilliant Ngobeni March 2, 2023

SA Heading Towards a National Coalition Government after the 2024 General Elections

Dominic Maphaka March 2, 2023

Stories of the Week Power Podcast | New Republic Project

Dr. Mabutho Shangase February 17, 2023

It Is Just a Few Weeks Before Nigeria’s General Elections, due to Take Place Later This Month

Dr Chidochashe Nyere February 17, 2023

Malaika Mahlatsi: Minister of Electricity Nothing More Than a PR Stunt

Malaika Mahlatsi February 10, 2023

SADC’s 2023 Troika Summit and the Eswatini crisis: The return of the frontline states?

Nompumelelo Ndawonde February 10, 2023

Debilitating Inequalities in Education are Tearing SA Asunder

Malaika Mahlatsi February 9, 2023

A theoretical argument: “Africa as a Nation”

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane February 9, 2023

Racist Incidents ‘an honest expression’ of whites in SA

Masilo Lepuru February 7, 2023

Clientelism, patronage vs. meritocracy in Pan-African organizations

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane February 7, 2023

Just Transition in SA: Mitigating the impact on workers’ rights a key priority

Ratidzo Makombe February 7, 2023

Harnessing BRICS to Achieve SA’s Development Objectives

Olerato C. Manyaapelo February 6, 2023

Nigeria Heads to the Polls Next Month

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola January 31, 2023

Far-Right Populism: What the Left can Learn from the Right

Vusi Gumbi January 31, 2023

Load shedding is affecting the economy

Olerato C. Manyaapelo January 31, 2023

What Left-Wingers Learn from the Political right

Vusi Gumbi January 31, 2023

Social media misinformation during election season

Vhonani Petla January 30, 2023

2023 Will Help Voters Decide on 2024 Choices

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi January 30, 2023

Siphamandla Zondi | The Lavrov visit and SA’s quagmire

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi January 30, 2023

Crunch Time for ANC

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi January 30, 2023

Inherent dichotomies between nation-state genesis & Eurocentric federalism in Africa

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane January 19, 2023

Mandatory Voting is the Key to Inclusive African Democracy

Dr Tinashe Sithole January 19, 2023

ANALYSIS | Tinashe Sithole: SADC needs to safeguard Zimbabwe’s 2023 election

Dr Tinashe Sithole January 19, 2023

The US Embassy’s Sandton terror alert failed to meet the basic parameters of security threat assessment

Dr Siphumelele Duma November 3, 2022

The Commemoration of the African Union; AU@20

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola November 3, 2022

Peace must be the priority

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane October 17, 2022

AU at 20: Burkina Faso and the ‘curse’ of coup d’état, By Adeoye O. Akinola

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola October 17, 2022

Blaming imperialism, colonialism & liberalism

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane October 17, 2022

The Horn of Africa: Imperial showground, next frontier for international politics

Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane October 14, 2022

Dynamism of Africa-Caribbean political and diplomatic relations

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola October 14, 2022

Mpho Phalatse fights to keep mayoral chain

Vusi Gumbi October 11, 2022

Social media platforms must uphold democratic values

Dr Noluthando Phungula October 11, 2022

Coalitions Made On ‘Anything But The ANC’ Are Doomed To Fail

Malaika Mahlatsi October 11, 2022

Siphamandla Zondi | Will the RET forces win in December?

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi October 11, 2022

Melilla migrant tragedy: Europe opts for harsher control

Divine Yamulamba October 11, 2022

Can Africa Solve Ethiopia’s War Interviewee: Chris Maroleng, Adeoye Akinola & Tedla Asfaw

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola October 4, 2022

Teenage Pregnancy Almost Doubled Over 4 Years

Vhonani Petla October 4, 2022

Can Africa Solve Ethiopia’s War? — with Chris Maroleng, Adeoye Akinola, Tedla Asfaw & Kwangu Liwewe

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 27, 2022

Renewed calls for Reparations in Africa

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 20, 2022

Not capitulating to Doctrine of Discovery: reflections on resistance of people of Chagos

Dr Chidochashe Nyere September 20, 2022

Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of The African Union

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 14, 2022

Daybreak Africa new developments: AU@20 Symposium

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola September 9, 2022

Africa Report 25 – 08 – 22

Dr Chidochashe Nyere August 29, 2022

With all eyes on Ukraine, where is the world and Africa on the Tigray tragedy?

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola August 29, 2022

Is corruption contributing to the lack of service delivery in municipalities?

Olerato C. Manyaapelo August 29, 2022

What is to be done about illicit financial flows?

Dr Odilile Ayodele August 26, 2022

Debate continues around absence of young people in leadership in the ANC

Vusi Gumbi August 26, 2022

US’s and China’s ‘chipageddon’ hits Africa’s digital transformation mission

Dr Odilile Ayodele August 26, 2022

Return of leaders’ summit indicates a potential shift in US-Africa relations

Dr Odilile Ayodele August 26, 2022

The return of Africom – A recalibration of Biden’s US-Africa policy?

Dr Odilile Ayodele August 26, 2022

Governance of digital information lacking in SA

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Fighting a contagion: The return of coups d’état and military strongmen to West Africa’s political landscape

Dr Odilile Ayodele August 26, 2022

Will palace changes in KZN give relief to the poor?

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi August 18, 2022

Why is the media not holding President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable?

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Protecting whistle-blower rights strengthens accountability in the UN system

Dr Peter Wandwasi August 16, 2022

Hope for our youth lies with a moral regeneration

Brilliant Ngobeni August 12, 2022

Transparency around Phala Phala is crucial

Blessing Mbalaka August 12, 2022

Malema himself is a ‘freedom cheater’

Masilo Lepuru August 12, 2022

Removing masks revealed government failings

Bella Mkhabela August 12, 2022

Arrogant, Out-of-Touch ANC is not Accountable to the people

Dr Siphumelele Duma July 19, 2022

Gender, Age Demographics continue to undermine ANC

Vusi Gumbi July 19, 2022

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Dr Adeoye O. Akinola July 18, 2022

They First Came for Migrants, Now it’s Foreign Looking South Africans

Malaika Mahlatsi July 18, 2022

Implications of The International Court of Justice’s Ruling on the Chagos Islands Matter

Dr Chidochashe Nyere July 18, 2022

SADC has Failed to Respond Adequately to Disasters

Dr. Rich Mashimbye July 18, 2022

MALAIKA MAHLATSI: A Young Black Women in a Racist Gerontocracy that Hates Women

Malaika Mahlatsi July 11, 2022

Diplomatic Missions Hit Fiscus

Dr. Mabutho Shangase July 11, 2022

Does Africa Benefit from Migration Deals with West

Selemo Nkwe July 11, 2022

PAP Grabble with the Election of The New Head

Dr Chidochashe Nyere July 11, 2022

Are African Migrants Really a Security Threat to SA?

Dr Chidochashe Nyere July 11, 2022

SA government has duty to put pressure on Israel

Bella Mkhabela July 4, 2022

Africa Shouldn’t Become Oligarch Haven

Blessing Mbalaka July 4, 2022

NGOs and litmus test of democracy through natural disasters: SA in good standing

Ratidzo Makombe July 4, 2022

Hopes to end Ukrainian war sooner, not later

Blessing Mbalaka July 4, 2022

Africa shouldn’t become oligarch haven

Blessing Mbalaka July 4, 2022

Hold Israel to account; no more impunity

Bella Mkhabela July 4, 2022

AU Summit: New Commitment to Continental Humanitarian Challenges | Gambia Government to Prosecute Former Leader, Yahya Jemmeh | The Conversation

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola July 1, 2022

Belgium’s King Philippe visits DRC: Between “regret” and “apology”, By Adeoye O. Akinola

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola July 1, 2022

After nine years of fighting terrorism in Mali. France started withdrawing its troops from Mali

Dr Chidochashe Nyere June 23, 2022

Curriculum transformation of higher education

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 23, 2022

We must call out femicide for what it is — a hate crime

Naledi Ramontja June 23, 2022

OPINION | An ongoing array of news events distracts us from what really matters

Dr. Mabutho Shangase June 23, 2022

Implications of government’s re-prioritisation, or lack thereof, in the recurring KZN floods

Tshepiso Dhlamini June 13, 2022

East African Community could play major peace-making role in conflict-ridden eastern DRC

Hellen Adogo June 13, 2022

Africa at a Glance: ECOWA and Burkina Faso

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 6, 2022

Conflict, coups as the AU turns 20

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola May 31, 2022

Food sovereignty non-negotiable for Africa’s development — it is an attainable goal

Malaika Mahlatsi May 27, 2022

Prospect of A Woman President of the ANC Dimmed by the Party’s Entrenched Patriarchy

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi May 24, 2022

Africa Month Wrap Up: Could a Borderless SADC Region Work?

Dr. Rich Mashimbye May 24, 2022

Siphamandla Zondi | Anti-corruption talk has become a tool of rhetoric. That needs to change

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi May 20, 2022

Conundrum of Mali’s security apparatus: lessons for Africa

Dr Chidochashe Nyere May 20, 2022

The middle class should be wary of the limits of their parallel state.

Dr. Mabutho Shangase May 17, 2022

Strained Relationship Between France and Mali

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola May 17, 2022

Tribalism brutality: Africa’s toxic legacy of self-hate

Tshepiso Dhlamini May 12, 2022

Combating the Proliferation of Arms and Weapons Across Africa

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola May 12, 2022

Analysis: We must return to ‘African solutions to African problems’

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola May 12, 2022

Ukraine Invasion shows the UN Security Council and other peace and security bodies are close to obsolete

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola May 6, 2022

Gauteng Township Economy Bill will be Makhura’s greatest legacy

Vusi Gumbi May 6, 2022

Dr Adeoye Akinola analyses Africa’s Coup Belt as Guinea Junta announces Plans for Civilian Rule

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola May 5, 2022

Rural pupils continue to experience significant inequalities in access and participation in higher education

Naledi Ramontja May 5, 2022

Perceptions of African youth in the political space

Ratidzo Makombe May 3, 2022

Ukraine Proves the First Victim of War is Truth

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MALAIKA MAHLATSI: Sentencing Sankara’s Killers Has Great Significance on Africa

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OPINION | Siphamandla Zondi: Ukrainian ambassador, Dirco Spat Reveals Fault Lines in Diplomacy

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Studentification’ of Towns is Hurting Working-class Families, Small Businesses and even Students Themselves

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MALAIKA MAHLATSI: Black Women Still Battle to Access Spaces of Power.

Malaika Mahlatsi April 20, 2022

Why the Global South isn’t taking sides in the Ukraine-Russia war?

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Sona 2022: Same story, different venue

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Zimbabwe on The Verge of Famine and Malnutrition Occurs Throughout The Country

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Public Awareness or Public Spectacle?

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The current resurgence of Arab Spring protests in Tunisia goes far deeper than a leadership crisis

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Operation Dudula, Afrophobia and the quest for human rights

Vusi Gumbi March 31, 2022

SA-Cuba Relations │ DIRCO to challenge interdicted donation: Dr Siphamandla Zondi

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi March 30, 2022

South Africa: Dudula Movement Puts Focus on Inequality And Foreigners

Vusi Gumbi March 23, 2022

SA And Russia Relations Under Scrutiny

Dr Chidochashe Nyere March 17, 2022

Tunisian Opposition Protest Against President Saied

Dr Chidochashe Nyere March 17, 2022

Africa Centre: Burkina Faso now the epicenter of conflict in the Sahel region

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola March 15, 2022

Unpacking the situation in Burkina Faso

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola January 27, 2022

Sudan Coup | Discussion | Ambassadors fired for rejecting takeover

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Daily Thetha Electoral Edition: Voter Registration

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Holding Europe Accountable for its Crime in Africa

Professor Adekeye Adebajo September 22, 2021

The Museum of Toxic Statues

Professor Adekeye Adebajo September 3, 2021

Africa at a Glance: The Pan-African Pantheon: Prophets, Poets, and Philosophers

Professor Adekeye Adebajo June 25, 2021

Africa Focus: Mali’s coup d’état and instability in Africa

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 18, 2021

EU-Africa relations | Partnerships during the Covid-19 pandemic

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola June 14, 2021

Decolonizing the Syllabus: African Politics in the IRO Curriculum

Professor Adekeye Adebajo June 11, 2021

Professor Adekeye Adebajo on French President Emmanuel Macron’s official state visit to South Africa

Professor Adekeye Adebajo June 1, 2021

The Curse of Berlin: A Conversation with Adekeye Adebajo

Professor Adekeye Adebajo April 6, 2021

A collection of 27 biographical essays

Professor Adekeye Adebajo November 25, 2020

How will the US election results affect Africa?

Professor Adekeye Adebajo November 18, 2020

The legacy of the late Ghana President John J Rawlings

Professor Adekeye Adebajo November 16, 2020

Nigerians demand SARS police unit scrapped

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola October 19, 2020

Nigeria at 60

Professor Adekeye Adebajo October 7, 2020

Commemorating the first Pan African conference of 1900

Dr Adeoye O. Akinola August 2, 2020

The Legacy of Cecil Rhodes

Professor Adekeye Adebajo June 17, 2020

Muhammadu Buhari’s State Visit to SA

Professor Adekeye Adebajo November 20, 2019

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Dr Oluwaseun Tella April 10, 2019

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Dr Oluwaseun Tella April 10, 2019

Reflecting on the legacy of Kofi Annan

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