South Africa: Government Continues To Prioritize Economic Growth
South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government will continue leading from the front in creating a conducive environment for
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Africa
News, analysis and opinion articles about Africa.
Understanding Collective Trauma in Ethiopian Politics: A Case Study Of The Amhara People – OpEd
For most of my professional life, I have been engaged in academia, with a focus on justice and equality—particularly in
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The Horn Of Africa States: Another Middle East War And Impact On The Region – OpEd
Amy Goodman (Democracy Now) reported in 2007 that General Wesley Clark, former commander general of European Command of the United
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Minister Baraka And Morocco’s Water Gamble: Betting On Resilience In A Thirstier World – OpEd
In an era where water scarcity looms as one of the most severe threats to global stability, Morocco is quietly
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Europe’s Colonial Legacy And New Global Influence: Africa, Middle East, Ukraine War – Analysis
As Europe grapples with multiple crises — from the war in Ukraine to escalating tensions in the Middle East —
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Trump Saves US Africa Command, But Faces Security Dilemma In Somalia And The Sahel – OpEd
On 4 June 2025, President Trump signaled that the US Africa Command (Africom) would remain an independent combatant command, and
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The Horn Of Africa States: Regional Financial Crises And Potential Alternative – OpEd
“God helps those who help themselves” is a common human wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of self-initiative and self help.
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Houthis In Somalia: Friends With Technological Benefits? – Analysis
By Karen Allen Yemen’s Ansar Allah – commonly known as the Houthis – and Somalia’s two proscribed terrorist organisations, al-Shabaab
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Terror Group Mahmuda Emerges In North-Central Nigeria, Wreaks Havoc
A terror group known as Mahmuda has attacked rural villages and communities in north-central Nigeria’s Kwara and Niger States, often
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Pangolins In Africa Hunted For Food Rather Than Illicit Scales Trade – With Meat Ranked As ‘Tastiest’
The vast majority of pangolin hunting in African forest landscapes is done for meat consumed by people in the region,
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