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Namibia hosts SADC Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit

The 42nd SADC Summit of the Heads of State and Government held in August 2022 mandated the Chairperson of the Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, His Excellency President Hage Geingob of Namibia, to convene the summit to consider the peace and security situation in the SADC region.The Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika...

By Tshegofatso Makola 4 days ago

Kampala, Kigali and Addis Ababa are Changing Fast: New Book Follows their Distinct Paths

The urbanisation processes of two other major East African cities – Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

By Astrid R.N. Haas, Fellow, Infrastructure Institute, School of Cities, University of Toronto 6 days ago

Tanzania: Opposition Rallies are Finally Unbanned – But This Doesn’t Mean Democratic Reform is Coming

In Tanzania, the political rally is back. Chadema, Tanzania’s leading opposition party, held mass rallies outside the official election campaign for the first time in six and a half years on 21 January 2023.

By Dan Paget Lecturer in Politics, University of Aberdeen 9 days ago

South Africa Takes Center Stage at WEF 2023: Focusing on the "S" of the ESGs

As leaders from around the world gather for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2023 16-20 January, South Africa is set to take center stage with a delegation that includes Nomzamo Mbatha as host, Chef Wandile Mabaso showcasing South African cuisine, Basetsana Kumalo as a keynote speaker, and performances from MiCasa and The Soil...

By Lindelwa Masuku 19 days ago

Pope Francis in DRC and South Sudan: One of His Most Challenging Visits Ever

On 31 January, Pope Francis departed from Rome to central Africa, to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbouring state South Sudan. The visit was previously scheduled for 2022, but did not take place because of the pope’s health issues.

By Mario Aguilar Professor of Religion and Politics, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics, University of St Andrews 4 days ago

Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst

Most of us have felt either too hot or too cold at some point in our lives. Depending on where we live, we may feel too cold quite often each winter, and too hot for a few days in summer. As we’re writing this in late January 2023 many s...

By Sarah Roffe Researcher: Agricultural Research Council, Adriaan Van Der Walt Lecturer: Physical Geography and GIS, University of the Free State, Jennifer Fitchett: Associate Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand 6 days ago

Regina Twala was a towering intellectual and activist in Eswatini - but she was erased from history

Born in South Africa and exiled to neighbouring Eswatini, Regina Twala was one of southern Africa’s most important intellectuals: a pioneering writer, academic, political activist and feminist. Why, then, has she been all but forgotten?

By Joel Cabrita Associate Professor of History, Director of the Center for African Studies, Stanford University 18 days ago

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The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) makes history as it unanimously adopts its rules of procedure

The adoption of the amended rules by the First Ordinary Session of the PAP’s sixth Parliament on thursday, marks a historic occasion as it is the first time that these five Regional Caucuses (Central, Eastern, Northern, Southern and We...

Parliamentary Press·3 months ago

Coming together to change social norms and stand against female genital mutilation in Ethiopia

Childhood and adolescence can be a time fraught with peer pressure and insecurity, when many young people go to great lengths to fit in

UN Press·5 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the British Royal Family

"Her Majesty was an extraordinary and world-renowned public figure who lived a remarkable life. Her life and legacy will be fondly remembered by many around the world. The Queen’s commitment and dedication during her 70 years on the t...

Presidency Press·5 months ago

Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

There is every evidence that she delighted in meeting Nelson Mandela, the one political leader who ignored royal protocol by simply greeting her by her Christian name whenever he met her, and she took no offence

Roger Southall -Professor of Sociology, University of Witwatersrand·5 months ago

Molteno Institute for Language and Literacy wins UNESCO Confucius prize for Literacy in Abidjan

The award of the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy comprises a silver medal, a diploma, and a cheque for US $30,000

DBE Media·5 months ago

Mikhail Gorbachev: southern Africans have a special reason to thank him

Southern Africans have a special reason to thank Gorbachev. He helped bring apartheid to an end. He did this both directly and indirectly

Chris Saunders - Emeritus Professor , University of Cape Town·5 months ago

Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it’s kicking up a storm

According to South Africa’s National Health Act, primary healthcare facilities run by the state must provide free care to everyone, except for people covered by private medical aid schemes

Kudakwashe Vanyoro -Postdoctoral Researcher at the African Centre for migration& Society, University of Witwatersrand·5 months ago

The birth of MGC, a pan-Africanist party whose motto is solidarity, freedom and labor rights

The political struggle of Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, who was elected President of the party at this General Assembly, is a striking example for any person who wants to take up real change even when facing chilling obstacles

Nicoletta Fagiolo·5 months ago

Macron in Africa: a cynical twist to repair the colonial past while keeping a tight grip

In his bid to reset this narrative, Macron went as far as to brand Russia “one of the last imperial colonial powers” for its invasion of Ukraine

Frank Gertis- Research Fellow at the University of Free State·5 months ago

A lucrative new African football league is coming: the pros and cons

The enticement is a projected US$200 million windfall from Caf with 25% of the funds going to the development of women’s and youth football

Chuka Onwumechili- Professor Communications, Howard University·6 months ago

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