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With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened
Opinion
/ 15 September 2024

With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened

South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy

By Ursula van Beek
Diva to junta: the singer praising West African putschists
Friday
/ 12 September 2024

Diva to junta: the singer praising West African putschists

How musical icon Aicha Kone has turned her back and microphone on the old political class in West Africa

By Marietou Ba
‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser
Africa
/ 27 August 2024

‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser

US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results

By Umamah Bakharia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights unexamined motives nestled in the unconscious
Opinion
/ 23 August 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights unexamined motives nestled in the unconscious

Does Putin fully understand its own reasons for its incursion into Ukraine – or does he just not care?

By Casper Lӧtter
Indian external affairs minister doubtful about a single Brics currency
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Indian external affairs minister doubtful about a single Brics currency

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cites policy differences, well as cost and efficiency, as stumbling blocks.

By Lunga Mzangwe
Trump or Harris for president: The wars will rage on regardless
Opinion
/ 18 August 2024

Trump or Harris for president: The wars will rage on regardless

No matter which of the candidates wins the presidential race, US foreign policy is unlikely to change radically

By Nontobeko Hlela
Sudan civil war fuels sexual violence and humanitarian crisis
Africa
/ 3 August 2024

Sudan civil war fuels sexual violence and humanitarian crisis

Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country

By Umamah Bakharia
The militarisation of geopolitics: New trends in global defence spending
Opinion
/ 7 May 2024

The militarisation of geopolitics: New trends in global defence spending

Military expenditure may seem a necessary response to threats, but investing in peaceful resolution mechanisms and international cooperation is paramount in addressing the causes of conflicts

By Imran Khalid
The US fears a multipolar world
Opinion
/ 6 May 2024

The US fears a multipolar world

The rise of China has forced the Western power into a new paranoid mode of thinking

By Donovan E Williams
US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

US vs SA: From antipathy to antimony

The global superpower has sought to nurture its relations with sub-Saharan Africa, which is an important source of the critical minerals needed to sustain its economy

By Sarah Smit
Morals must trump geopolitical agendas in Gaza conflict
Opinion
/ 2 April 2024

Morals must trump geopolitical agendas in Gaza conflict

Will the UN resolution lead to a ceasefire? Delays on the part of the superpowers, driven by self-interest, put the lives of ordinary people on the line

By Imran Khalid
White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC
Opinion
/ 19 March 2024

White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC

South Africa’s political narrative is mired in a swamp of inadequacy and hypocrisy

By Imraan Buccus
German army probes possible wiretap of Ukraine war talks
World
/ 2 March 2024

German army probes possible wiretap of Ukraine war talks

The head of Russia’s state-backed RT channel on Friday posted an audio recording of what she claimed were German officers discussing striking Crimea

By Afp
Scramble for the Sahel intensifies
Africa
/ 13 January 2024

Scramble for the Sahel intensifies

Why foreign powers France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region

By Olayinka Ajala
Russia nudges nuclear over solar
Africa
/ 18 November 2023

Russia nudges nuclear over solar

Burkina Faso and Mali may pay Rosatom to build nuclear plants. But why indenture yourself when energy emancipation is staring you in the face?

By Nancy-Wangue Moussissa
People, love and music … an artist behind bars
Friday
/ 13 November 2023

People, love and music … an artist behind bars

Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko was arrested last year for distributing pamphlets. Her mother Nadezhda tells of her hope and despair as Sasha’s trial drags on

By Charles Leonard
Biden administration acknowledges damage done by  Brigety claims
National
/ 4 November 2023

Biden administration acknowledges damage done by Brigety claims

US diplomat Joy Basu said that Pretoria still needs to do more to convince congress to renew Agoa

By Lizeka Tandwa
Israel’s occupation of Palestine: Rethinking genocide and ecocide through justice for the Earth
Thought Leader
/ 27 October 2023

Israel’s occupation of Palestine: Rethinking genocide and ecocide through justice for the Earth

The Israeli occupation of Palestine

By Nadira Omarjee
Africa must have permanent representation on UN Security Council
Opinion
/ 23 October 2023

Africa must have permanent representation on UN Security Council

The British high commissioner to South Africa reflects on the value of the United Nations for the UK and South Africa to achieve shared objectives

By Antony Phillipson
Putin skipped Brics summit to avoid ‘political show’
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

Putin skipped Brics summit to avoid ‘political show’

The Russian leader is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, a provision that South Africa as an ICC member would be expected to implement if he were to set foot in the country

By Agence France Presse
Growing fatigue appears to mar the West’s support for Ukraine
Thought Leader
/ 26 September 2023

Growing fatigue appears to mar the West’s support for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit to the United States was received a quieter reception that that of the previous year

By Imran Khalid
Has Ramaphosa’s administration passed the ‘Lady R’ test?
Editorial
/ 22 September 2023

Has Ramaphosa’s administration passed the ‘Lady R’ test?

In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks

By Editorial
Ramaphosa goes on charm offensive during US visit
National
/ 19 September 2023

Ramaphosa goes on charm offensive during US visit

The president has sought to clinch an early extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act during his New York visit

By Lizeka Tandwa
G20 summit depicted compromises and political manoeuvring
Opinion
/ 13 September 2023

G20 summit depicted compromises and political manoeuvring

The world is becoming more multipolar, and the latest meeting of elites is testament to that

By Imran Khalid
Empty containers were loaded on Lady R, independent report finds
National
/ 6 September 2023

Empty containers were loaded on Lady R, independent report finds

The report also said the South African National Defence Force was not aware that the cargo ship was under US sanctions until it reached South African waters

By Lizeka Tandwa
Brics: A conflicted but emerging new centre of global power?
Opinion
/ 6 September 2023

Brics: A conflicted but emerging new centre of global power?

We could yet witness the bloc emerge as a new power hub but only after a plethora of issues have been solved

By Siseko Maposa and Mxolisi Zondo
US fails to produce evidence in Lady R scandal — Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 3 September 2023

US fails to produce evidence in Lady R scandal — Ramaphosa

The independent panel found there was no evidence to support the claim that the cargo ship transported weapons to Russia

By Mandisa Nyathi
Trade between US and South Africa is mutually beneficial if it doesn’t compromise SA’s sovereignty
Thought Leader
/ 3 September 2023

Trade between US and South Africa is mutually beneficial if it doesn’t compromise SA’s sovereignty

America is South Africa’s third largest trading partner, with 7.7% of goods exported to the US and 8.2% imported from the US

By Lyndall Singh
Modi: Defence cooperation an important pillar in India-Africa relations
Politics
/ 29 August 2023

Modi: Defence cooperation an important pillar in India-Africa relations

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that he believes his country should share expertise and knowledge with the Africa continent in defence manufacturing, research and development

By Lizeka Tandwa
Moscow confirms Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death
World
/ 27 August 2023

Moscow confirms Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death

Speculation about who was responsible for his death continue while memorials have been erected across Russia, including in Saint Petersburg, Prigozhin’s birthplace

By Afp
Wagner boss faces the music
Opinion
/ 25 August 2023

Wagner boss faces the music

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin raises a number of suspicious questions and it has relevance for Africa

By Philip Machanick
The elephant in the room at Brics is the climate crisis
Thought Leader
/ 25 August 2023

The elephant in the room at Brics is the climate crisis

The bloc’s countries are some of the worst polluters, so they need to take climate seriously

By Ozayr Patel
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