Hardly a month goes by without news of another unconstitutional change of government on the African continent. These can take one of three forms. The first is a military coup d’état or…
In a recent statement, South Africa’s minister of correctional services said more than 18,000 parolees had reoffended in the past three years. They included 209 committing murder and 330 rape during 2024-25.…
In most industries, maintenance is a waiting game. Things are fixed when they break. But in the 21st century, an age defined by data and automation, that approach no longer makes sense.…
For 75 years, grasslands research conducted just outside Pietermaritzburg, South Africa has informed policy makers and farmers about sustainable management, while training generations of students. Grasslands and savannas cover more than 60%…
Army generals in Guinea-Bissau seized power on Nov. 26, 2025 – the eve of a scheduled official declaration of the winner in the West African nation’s presidential election. Alleging a destabilization plot…
Across the world, major social media platforms are undergoing a profound and troubling shift: a structured retreat from proactive content moderation. Platforms are framing this move as a principled defense of “free…
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The former prime minister’s passing serves as a fitting end to a monumental chapter in Kenya’s development—but what comes next? Last month, Raila Odinga, who served as Kenya’s prime minister from 2008…
Ending the dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over water-sharing rights to the Nile and the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the greatest deal President Donald Trump almost made. And…
Digital authoritarianism is a new way governments are trying to control citizens using digital and information technology. It is a growing concern for advocacy groups and those interested in freedom and democracy.…
The 80th anniversary session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York began in September 2025 under the theme, “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.” This theme likely…
