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The Trump threat: how worried should South Africa be?
As the world braces for Donald Trump’s return, uncertainty looms over the future of the international geopolitical landscape.
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What does Trump’s likely Africa team say about policy direction?
There is broad consensus among Washington insiders that Trump will tap Peter Pham as his assistant secretary of state for ...
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Despite rising conflict, Africa’s peace parks can promote development
Inclusive conservation in both stable and conflict regions should be considered in economic and development planning.
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Sink or swim: Africa’s crucial maritime milestones in 2025
This year marks the end of the Decade of African Seas and Oceans (2015-2025) – an African Union (AU) initiative to promote the sustainable use and governance of Africa’s marine and coastal resources.
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Can Burundi afford to pull its troops out of Somalia?
The United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) decided in December 2024 to replace the current AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with a smaller force – the AU Support and Stabilization Mission ...
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Africa’s youth agenda must include peace, security and development
The youth, peace and security agenda doesn’t place enough emphasis on under-development as a root cause of insecurity. Africa’s slow development, which disproportionately affects young people, is a ...
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What role for the AU ahead of Tunisia’s elections? Amid concerns about democratic backsliding, the 17 December polls are an important test for the country and the African Union.