Sudan Peace: The Shadow of the Al-Bashir Regime Looms Over Talks
A new peace initiative has put the future of Sudan’s Islamist movement at the centre of post-war politics.
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Tax Data Can Be Mined to Shape Better Policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia Show How
Data labs in Zambia, South Africa and Uganda are deepening how governments understand the economies they are responsible for, and the people within them.
Europe Is Spending Billions on Deporting Migrants. Why the Strategy Isn’t Working
The European Union has used money and enforcement infrastructure as the twin pillars of its migrant returns strategy. The evidence suggests it isn’t working.
Africa’s Climate Crisis Is a Legal Crisis Too: What Are States’ Duties Under Human Rights Law?
A landmark climate case before the African Court asks what African states must do to protect human rights, phase out fossil fuels, and tackle climate change.
HIV in South Africa: Why Rolling out a Groundbreaking New Shot Will Miss a Critical Group of Men
Targeting men who move around for work is crucial for the success of a new HIV/Aids treatment.
Senegal’s Ruling Alliance Has Split: Will Political Turmoil Follow?
The idea of a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ is a myth that best serves idealists.
Iran War Is Exposing South Africa’s Dependency on Diesel: What Went Wrong
Diesel has become South Africa’s shadow infrastructure system by compensating for failures in electricity generation and freight rail.
Ricardo van der Merwe Appointed to the Saldanha Bay Municipality’s Mayoral Committee
The GOOD Party welcomes the appointment of Councillor Ricardo van der Merwe to the Saldanha Bay Municipality’s Mayoral Committee, where he will serve with responsibility for Infrastructure and Planning Services.
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Mali’s Military Leader Is Consolidating Power. Why This Is Dangerous
Military regimes have shifted from presenting themselves as temporary ‘corrective’ interventions to becoming personalised systems of rule.
A Football World Cup Is a Global Cultural Exchange. How Will That Work in Trump’s America
On the field, football has the power to bring cultural unity. But crackdowns on immigrants and soaring costs will make it more difficult to attend.
Informal Workers in Lagos Are Left to Cope With Devastating Floods Alone: Why Things Must Change
Floods regularly devastate Lagos’s informal workers, but traders and residents have built their own systems to adapt where the state has failed.
Silos in Kinross eventually receive water supply
The water crisis affecting the Afgri silos in Kinross is finally being addressed following sustained pressure by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) on the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality. The party reported the water leak on 2 February 2026, but because the water pipeline runs under an active Transnet railway line, the Municipality could not […]
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In Sudan, a Migrant Community Reveals a Resistance to Malaria: The Genetic Study Helping Shape Medicine
Understanding genetics can help explain differences in disease susceptibility across populations, informing medical research and public health strategies.
Municipality Goes to Court to Block Corruption Report
The North West municipality has ignored an MEC’s instruction to “initiate a process of revocation” of the appointment of three senior officials
Birds of Prey in South Africa Are in Trouble – A Study Analyses Data From 16 Years of Road Counts
Road counts over 16 years revealed declines in populations of birds of prey in South Africa.
Mozambique’s Economy Is Failing: The Tough Policy Choices That Need to Be Made Urgently
Economic conditions for ordinary Mozambicans are deteriorating. Poverty has risen, public services are unreliable and there are few decent job opportunities.
Here’s How Much Money UCT Needs to Rebuild Its Historic Library
It’ll be “a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression” says library boss
A Life in Pain: Soghra Walton’s Story
“I have seen more physicians than I can count”
The Bias in Medical Research: Africa Carries a Huge Disease Burden but Is Missing From Clinical Trials
While Africa accounts for roughly 25% of the global disease burden, its people are largely invisible in randomised controlled trials.
Working From Home in Nigeria: Study Finds Women Don’t Have Much Choice
Childcare responsibilities, housing access and regional cultural norms influence where Nigerian women work.
Rock Art, Dance and Ritual: What We Learned From Paintings in Zimbabwe
Trance states may influence the movements depicted in rock art.
Post Office Workers March in Pretoria
SAFTU general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi leads protest over retrenchments and low wages
Benin Election: Wadagni’s Landslide Win Raises Questions About His Legitimacy
Romuald Wadagni’s election is viewed by many as a continuation of a pre-existing political system, rather than a genuine change in leadership.
Sunday Times Editor Makhudu Sefara Placed on “Special Leave” After SIU Announces Investigation
Sefara was elected chair of the South African National Editors Forum despite concerns raised about his connections to the Lottery