Can Africa's Women Leaders Break the UN's Glass Ceiling?

Kim Heller|Published

With António Guterres's term ending in 2026, the race for the next UN Secretary-General presents a pivotal opportunity for Africa and its women. This article explores ...

War On Iran: Central Asia Caught Between Fear and Opportunity

Timofey Bordachev|Published

The ongoing conflict in Iran poses significant challenges and opportunities for Central Asia, a region historically marked by stability. As the geopolitical landscape ...

Collapse of ANC, SACP Alliance A Betrayal of Revolutionary Ideals

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

This article reflects on the legacies of Solomon Mahlangu and Chris Hani, exploring the current political landscape in South Africa and the tensions within the ANC-SACP ...

Navigating The Hormuz Crisis And Its Impact On Global Economies

Hamza Ali Malik and Rupa Chanda|Published

Recent tensions between Washington and Tehran have led to a potential energy crisis that could ripple through global economies, affecting everything from logistics ...

Trump and Netanyahu: Two Madmen Playing God

Jeffrey D. Sachs|Published

When deranged leaders invoke divine catastrophe as a political instrument, it is not only their enemies who are consumed. Unless they are stopped, we will all be ...

China's Rise and America's Fall: A New Era of Global Power

Guillermo R. Barreto|Published

This article explores the decline of American imperialism and the rise of China as a global power, highlighting the civilisational challenges posed by these shifts ...

China and South Africa: A New Era of Strategic Partnership

Prof. David Monyae|Published

Vice President Han Zheng's recent visit to South Africa marks a pivotal moment in the strengthening of bilateral relations between China and South Africa, as both ...

Why the UN Declaration on Slavery Needs Action, Not Just Words

Kim Heller|Published

The recent UN declaration recognising slavery as a grave crime against humanity marks a pivotal moment, but it must lead to meaningful reparations and systemic change, ...

ANC, SACP Rift: An Alliance Forged in Struggle, Now Fractured by Power Struggles

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

The South African Communist Party's decision to contest the 2026 Local Government Election independently raises critical questions about the ANC's leadership and ...

Is Masemola's Prosecution a Game Changer for Public Sector Accountability?

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

The Auditor-General's latest report reveals alarming trends in South Africa's public sector, highlighting systemic failures in administrative accountability and ...

Israel's Death Penalty Law: A Grave Injustice for Palestinians

Woody Aroun and Anna Weekes|Published

The recent enactment of death penalty laws for Palestinian political prisoners by Israel's Knesset raises serious human rights concerns and demands international ...

Africa-West Relations at a Turning Point: Interests, Agency and a New Bargain

Dr John Kayode Fayemi|Published

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in global geopolitics, with emerging powers recognising its strategic importance. This article explores the continent's potential ...

Power and Pressure: Ramaphosa’s G7 Disinvitation and Its Impact on South Africa

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

Explore how President Ramaphosa's disinvitation from the G7 summit reflects the complexities of South Africa's foreign policy and the pressures of global diplomacy. ...

Navigating Political Change: The ANC, DA, and Emerging Forces in South Africa

Zamikhaya Maseti|Published

Explore the latest findings from the Social Research Foundation poll as South Africa's political landscape undergoes significant changes ahead of the Local Government ...

BRICS A Beacon of Hope Against Israel-US Aggression in the Middle East

Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares|Published

The BRICS have the credibility, the economic weight, and the absence of the historical complicity in Middle East imperialism to bring the world to its senses, writes ...

Phala Phala Saga: Justice Delayed Eroding Public's Trust in the Judiciary

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

Explore the implications of the Constitutional Court's delay in delivering judgment on the Phala Phala matter, as South Africa marks three decades of constitutional ...

Parliamentary Probe A Crucial Step for Criminal Justice Reform

Prof. Sipho Seepe|Published

The establishment of the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee marks a pivotal moment in South Africa's fight against corruption and political interference within the criminal ...

Trump's America First Strategy Undermining Africa's Sovereignty

Kim Heller|Published

Explore how the U. S. 'America First' strategy impacts Africa, revealing a new form of economic exploitation that undermines the continent's sovereignty and development. ...

How US Trade Deals Threaten Zambia and Zimbabwe's Development Agenda

Ashraf Patel|Published

Zambia and Zimbabwe face new challenges as US Free Trade Agreements threaten to undermine their development agendas, exposing them to exploitative terms that could ...