Without the AU, the continent would have weaker bargaining power and slower coordination on issues that touch public life.
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Armed actors in fragile contexts typically engage in sectors where they can quickly extract profits.
South Africa’s preference for dialogue has become harder to sustain in a polarised world.
Airstrikes may disrupt militants, but Nigeria’s insecurity is rooted in a governance collapse that military force alone cannot fix.
The latest effort shows potential for a temporary humanitarian pause rather than a lasting political settlement.
The appeal to serve on the board of an NPO may be an emotional one: service and meaning. But hard questions must be answered before taking the step.
More organizations are letting AI act on their behalf, but far fewer have mature governance to manage the consequences.
Researchers found auditors who had dealt with one cyber-breached client became more likely to spot serious weaknesses in systems and controls elsewhere.
The youth-led struggle for democracy in Uganda reflects a broader continental reality: young Africans want better leadership.
Just-resigned Adelaide Writers Week director Louise Adler calls the cancellation of the event ‘no surprise’. What went wrong?
Addresses are essential to society, governance and the economy in a modern world.
The takeover was the 11th successful coup d'etat in Africa since just 2020, and the latest destabilizing event in a country long plagued by governance challenges.
While illegal takeovers of state have declined globally, Africa has now seen at least 10 successful coups since 2020.
When websites and email systems become partisan platforms, the line blurs between state and party, diluting public trust in the idea of impartial governance.
Cabinet papers are usually prepared by ministries with input from impartial public servants. The process over Palestine raises wider questions about transparency.
Would lowering the voting age to 16 enhance young people’s participation in the political processes that affect their lives?
Few Basotho remain who witnessed colonial life. Even fewer went on to build institutions that shaped independent governance and education.
A more responsive government would avoid a turn to militant protests to air grievances.
Australia is awash with policies, but not the kind that would fix the workforce crisis. Here’s what would work instead.
African countries must work collectively to seize opportunities in new digital and green economies where the continent’s critical minerals are so important.
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg
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Professor, Weber State University
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Director: Center for Public Policy and African Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University