The new AU Commission chair promised to defend Africa’s fair representation and role in global forums. This is likely to be an uphill task.
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Can the DRC’s case against Rwanda before the African Court help defuse future conflict between African states?
The US withdrawal from the WHO will have a severe impact on HIV, polio and many other health programmes on the African continent.
If the US is serious about the doctrine of equal partnership, it must stop treating Africa as an afterthought.
A study in five west African countries found that children fostered by wealthier households were less likely to attend school than children fostered by poorer households.
South Africa is arguably best placed to meet the demands on permanent security council members and can play a constructive role in pushing the African agenda.
The European Union must review and reform its visa policies.
While the gravity of the need in Sudan is clear, there are barriers to deploying a peacekeeping mission.
Comparative analysis has found inconsistencies in how rating agencies use economic indicators in rating African countries versus other regions.
The past eight Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summits, since 2000, have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa.
New threats to international security can only be resolved by a UN security council that represents the interests and perspectives of all humanity.
African regulators have not yet met the challenge of protecting farm data.
Armed groups looking to infiltrate the state to influence policy first pursue their objectives without openly antagonising the government.
The concept of the African Standby Force needs to adapt to the modern realities of conflict.
Africa hosts substantial reserves of critical minerals.
Development finance addresses the failures or limitations of financial institutions such as commercial and investment banks.
Studies reveal a chequered history when it comes to the benefits of hosting the event.
African leaders have a worrying track record of prioritising narrow domestic gains over transferring supranational, binding powers to the AU.
Oromia is a cultural, economic and political powerhouse. It significantly shapes Ethiopia’s identity and trajectory.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s messages, and tone of delivery, suggest an assertive leader representing the interests of the global south.
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