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Why I Still Love the World Cup
Fans can criticise FIFA, question host governments, and still enjoy the World Cup. These positions are not mutually exclusive.
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African Trends: Iran War Causes Spike in Oil Prices
The consequences of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran have not limited to the Middle East.
Politics
When is Foreign Intervention Justified?
When a government turns its weapons on its own people, does sovereignty still shield it from outside intervention?
Politics
The Problem with Anti-Americanism
For many decades, the United States has occupied a unique position in global affairs as the hegemonic power. Yet this dominance has not come without its costs
Media
The Mainstreaming of Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists
We have witnessed the gradual mainstreaming of conspiracy theories and many of their far right influencers
Democracy
María Corina Machado: A Worthy Nobel Peace Prize Winner
María Corina Machado’s staunch advocacy for democratic rights in the face of repression and authoritarianism makes her a worthy Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Politics
African Countries Need to Abandon the Presidential System
The widespread adoption of the Presidential system after independence
was one of the most detrimental developments for Africa's progression
Politics
Proportional Representation is the most Democratic Form of Governance
The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
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Why I Still Love the World Cup
Fans can criticise FIFA, question host governments, and still enjoy the World Cup. These positions are not mutually exclusive.
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
The Disturbing Normalisation of Xenophobia in South Africa
When xenophobia becomes routine; South Africa's ongoing crisis
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African Countries Need to Abandon the Presidential System
The widespread adoption of the Presidential system after independence
was one of the most detrimental developments for Africa's progression
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