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Niger’s recent military romance with Russia could escalate tensions with France, regional allies and the European Union.
Ogwal’s experiences as an opposition politician are emblematic of the challenges faced by political opponents of the regime in Uganda.
The African Union has several reasons to get involved in Sudan’s peace process.
Ethiopia has maintained strong ties with Somaliland since the 1980s when it supported a rebel movement in the breakaway region.
Palestine remains the single issue on which South Africa’s support for a people’s struggle has been unquestionably consistent.
As Liberia experiences yet another transfer of power, military neutrality in domestic politics, war fatigue and desire for reconciliation have been identified as reasons for sustained peace.
Those who reject recourse to the courts in favour of street demonstrations are taking the wrong approach to the current democratic turning point.
The ANC leans heavily on its liberation movement brand. But this will not necessarily be a determining factor in who will sway voters later this year.
Bobi Wine’s run at the presidency in 2021 had appeared to present an unprecedented threat to Yoweri Museveni’s longstanding rule.
The International Court of Justice has heard arguments from each side of an extraordinary genocide case. What was said, and what happens now?
While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, it can issue orders that could heighten international pressure on Israel to curtail some of its offensive in Gaza.
South Africa’s legal team includes lawyers who previously acted against the government.
International law provides pathways for landlocked countries to access the sea but this depends almost entirely on striking deals with neighbours.
The bill seeks greater intelligence powers but neglects oversight.
There is precedent showing the ICJ may grant provisional measures within a month or two of the hearing, preventing Israel from causing further harm in Gaza.
Foreign powers’ interest in the Sahel is driven by its natural resources and strategic location for security and illegal migration control.
Africa’s youth are not countering the deepening of autocratisation across the continent.
The new intervention force must be sizeable, and have proper air cover as well as transport and air elements. None are guaranteed.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s messages, and tone of delivery, suggest an assertive leader representing the interests of the global south.
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