Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions.

Africa takes the reins for the first time in 20 years, but will the new secretary-general adopt a more assertive stance?

The emphasis on police visibility raises an important question: could simply increasing police patrols on the streets play a ...

This seminar launches new analysis on mapping gun crimes in South Africa as a vital step to reducing violence.

A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting ...

This month’s BRICS Summit should indicate the club’s future direction, which could see the three original democracies ...

Although there are benefits for both countries, the US is clearly challenging the dominance of China and Russia in Southern ...

Can the Government of National Unity reconcile its members’ competing interests and achieve a pragmatic, unified approach?

In 1965, as part of the decolonisation process, the UK separated the islands from Mauritius, creating a new colony. From 1968 ...

What should SA’s Government of National Unity do to ensure an effective and independent National Prosecuting Authority?

Efforts to secure the NPA’s operational and financial independence have stalled, exposing the justice system to bureaucratic ...