Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars to territorial disputes, localised insurgencies, inter-communal violence, political instability, armed conflict and terrorism. The continent has earned the reputation of being the world’s bloodiest. These conflicts can be felt across country borders. I am an economist whose research has...

Madlanga Commission set to lay charge against Suliman Carrim

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have expressed that they intend to lay criminal charges against North-West business man, Suliman Carrim, as he failed to appear before the inquiry. Carrim was expected to give his testimony at the Madlanga Commission on Friday, four...

Naledi Pandor has condemned talks of an Afrikaans university

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Former Minister and ANC stalwart Dr. Naledi Pandor has expressed that it would be unacceptable for the establishment of an Afrikaans medium university which is intended...

HRW urges Congress to block Turkey’s proposed cluster munition transfer to Ukraine

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the US Congress to block a proposed $256 million transfer of US-origin cluster munitions and missile systems from Turkey to Ukraine, warning that...

Madlanga Commission set to lay charge against Suliman Carrim

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have expressed that they intend to lay criminal charges against North-West business man, Suliman Carrim, as he failed to appear before the inquiry. Carrim was expected to give his testimony at the Madlanga Commission on Friday, four months after he allegedly suffered...

Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars to territorial disputes, localised insurgencies, inter-communal violence, political instability, armed conflict and terrorism. The continent has earned the reputation of being the world’s bloodiest. These conflicts can be felt across country borders....

China’s planning model attracts interest among African experts and decision-makers

By Thobile Jiwulane There is an ongoing discussion among experts and decision-makers in Africa regarding whether China's development planning and implementation model should be applied to address Africa's development challenges. The...

Zambia votes: who’s who and what issues are shaping the elections?

Zambia’s election, scheduled for 13 August, has shaped up into a battle between two alliances. The ruling United Party for National Development alliance is backed by 15 smaller parties. The...
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By Virginia Keppler-Young Referring to himself as an authentic product from Taiwan, Representative Oliver Liao, a career diplomat of the Republic of China (Taiwan), not only presented authentic Taiwanese dishes, but he is a pro at flipping an oyster omelette. And he definitely knows how to make the tastiest Bubble tea,...

Unisa puts African music preservation centre stage

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is strengthening its role in preserving African musical heritage with the return of its African Music Festival, bringing...

Colombia reaffirms Its Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty over the Sahara and announces officially the freezing of Its Recognition of so-Called ‘sadr’ 

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Parliament feels skeptical towards Fadiel Adam’s laptop malfunction excuse 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  Parliament has rejected the excuse given by MP Fadiel Adams claiming...

Home Affairs calls for reimbursement from countries following the repatriations 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  R292 million has been spent by the government of South Africa...

South African specials forces murdered top detective and evidence has been uncovered

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Frans Mathipa who served as Hawks Lieutenant was tragically murdered and...

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Zambia votes: who’s who and what issues are shaping the elections?

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Wind and solar projects in Kenya and South Africa don’t always benefit the communities that host them – study

Private investment in clean energy projects is growing: in sub-Saharan Africa, it’s approaching US$40 billion...

Why Ukraine’s Black Sea Corridor Matters to the Global South

Andrii Kovalenko The escalating Russian attacks against Ukraine’s maritime infrastructure in July 2026 are no...

From Tunisia to Today: will the Arab Spring be repeated? 

By Mirna Fahmy Coinciding with the 69th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic and...

South African specials forces murdered top detective and evidence has been uncovered

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Frans Mathipa who served as Hawks Lieutenant was tragically murdered and...

Cyril Ramaphosa addresses GBV during the commemoration of Woman’s day

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider This was known as the Anti-Pass Campaign, which saw these women...

Colombia recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty over its Sahara

Colombia has announced, on the 08 August 2026, the change of its position on...

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By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  A stop and search operation at Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong,...

Trump Reaffirms US’ Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty over Sahara in a message to the Moroccan King in the occasion of Throne Day

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SA commemorates 70 years of 1956 Women’s March

President Cyril Ramaphosa has led the nation in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the...

Wind and solar projects in Kenya and South Africa don’t always benefit the communities that host them – study

Private investment in clean energy projects is growing: in sub-Saharan Africa, it’s approaching US$40 billion...

Why Ukraine’s Black Sea Corridor Matters to the Global South

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From Tunisia to Today: will the Arab Spring be repeated? 

By Mirna Fahmy Coinciding with the 69th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic and...

ANC sits at 18% in Johannesburg polls as DA reaches 42%

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The African National Congress (ANC) has recently fallen to 18% in...

Opinion: Five years on, China’s Global Development Initiative presents Africa with opportunity – and responsibility

By Nonhlanhla Ndlovu As the world becomes increasingly consumed by geopolitical rivalry, trade disputes and...

Burundi refugees talk about life in South Africa after their long journey: hope and heartbreak side by side

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Running for parliament in Malawi costs a fortune: economic crisis undermines democracy

Malawi’s constitutional court annulled the 2019 presidential election. The 2020 re-run brought an extraordinary transfer of...

New evidence comes to light against Andrea Johnson at the Madlanga Commission

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Former head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Andrea Johnson,...

The Vision of a New Moroccan Economy Driven by Investment and Industry at heart of the King Mohammed VI’s 2026 Throne Speech

In the Royal Speech delivered on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of Throne Day, the King...

AK-47 seized during fatal illegal mining shoot-out

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Two alleged illegal miners sustained fatal wounds in a shoot-out involving...

Mali reiterates its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara

The Republic of Mali has reiterated its position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity...

Ghana considers Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only realistic, lasting solution to resolve the Sahara issue

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, considered,...