In a recent political shift in South Africa, John Steenhuisen, the leader of the country's second-largest party, has come under increasing pressure as internal dissent grows and public confidence w…
The African Union (AU) Summit, held recently in Addis Ababa, has been marked by discussions on pressing continental issues, yet many observers argue that it resembles an annual ritual devoid of tan…
In a recent statement, Burundi's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Albert Nduhungirehe, asserted that his country should not engage in the African Union's (AU) mediation of the ongoing crisis in the Dem…
In recent discussions surrounding the role of the African Union (AU), many are questioning its tangible impact on daily life across the continent. This editorial explores how the AU influences deve…
In a recent debate, the question of whether South Africa should deploy the military to combat gang violence has surfaced, particularly in the Western Cape. This discussion is critical as it touches…
Over 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly enlisted to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, raising significant concerns about the socio-economic implications for the East African nation and the b…
In a significant development, a Tunisian Member of Parliament has been sentenced to eight months in prison for social media posts that mock the president. This incident has raised questions about g…
Lead paragraph: South African farmers are bracing for potential devastation as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) takes hold in the region, affecting livestock health and agricultural productivity. This …
South Africa was elected on 11 February 2026 by African Union member states to serve a two-year term on the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC), beginning 1 April 2026. The election, conducted at t…
Senegal has completed a landmark constitutional reform process that devolves significant powers to regional and municipal authorities, fundamentally reshaping the relationship between the state and…
Ethiopia's evolving federal system is delivering greater regional autonomy in practice, with newly empowered regional states developing distinctive policy approaches to economic development, educat…
South Africa's National Assembly has passed a sweeping electoral reform bill that for the first time allows independent candidates to contest seats in the National Assembly, ending a decades-long s…