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The Tragedy of South African Xenophobia
South Africa is confronting something deeper than an immigration debate. It is confronting a societal illness that has gradually been allowed to fester.
Economy
How Corruption Makes Every Crisis Worse in Africa
Throughout 2026 one theme has stood out above all others: the devastating real-world consequences of corruption across Africa
Democracy
No African Country will ever be like Singapore
As admiration for Lee Kuan Yew grows across Africa, many overlook the structural differences that made Singapore’s success possible
Opinion
The African Union Operates Exactly as Designed
There is a wide and rarely acknowledged gap between what Africans expect the African Union to be, what it claims to stand for, and what it actually exists to do
Opinion
2025: A Year of Undemocratic Elections Across Africa
African elections in 2025 can be most characterised by their undemocratic nature in so many countries across the continent.
Opinion
Trump’s Foreign Policy Displays His Disdain for Africa
The actions taken by the Trump administration against African nations in their first few months in power has shown they have nothing but disdain for the Africa
USA
Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Policy is Inhumane
Donald Trump’s inhumane mass deportation policy is separating families and is stretching the US justice system to its limits.
Opinion
Freedom of Expression is Vital for Democracy to be Sustained
A Nigerian TikToker found herself being attacked by the government for insulting the President, in a worrying trend for the state of freedom of expression.
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Why have term limits at all?
Do presidential term limits help or hinder development in Africa?
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The Tragedy of South African Xenophobia
South Africa is confronting something deeper than an immigration debate. It is confronting a societal illness that has gradually been allowed to fester.
What Has America’s War with Iran Actually Achieved?
It has been over four months since the US and Israel launched their war against Iran therefore it is worth asking: what has been gained so far from the conflict?
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French Imperialism Didn’t Cause the Coups in West Africa
A common misconception that has arisen, particularly on social media, is the notion that the coups took place to fight against French imperialism in the region.
The False Portrayal of Ibrahim Traoré on Social Media
The rise in fame of Captain Ibrahim Traoré should be a warning sign to us that we are far more susceptible to propaganda than we may realise.
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The Problem with Anti-Americanism
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