Ethiopia launched a national dialogue process in 2022 to address deep political divisions and help steer the country towards stability.
In theory, such dialogues can help societies move beyond war, rebuild trust and agree on new political rules. This has happened in countries such as Kenya, Tunisia and Yemen.
Ethiopia’s process involved setting up a national dialogue commission....
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
South Africa is set to be impacted by fuel price hike in the month of April due to escalated oil prices internationally as well as a weakened rand which threatens to cause fuel prices to soar to shocking amounts.
According to data...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has drafted a proposal to have a statue erected in honour of the late Prince...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
A top Counter Terrorism Official from the United States, Joe Kent, serving under the Trump administration, has handed in his resignation due to the war his...
Ethiopia launched a national dialogue process in 2022 to address deep political divisions and help steer the country towards stability.
In theory, such dialogues can help societies move beyond war, rebuild trust and agree on new political rules. This has happened in countries such as Kenya, Tunisia and Yemen.
Ethiopia’s process involved setting up a national dialogue commission....
By Clarence Tshitereke*
When Iran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March following coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes on strategic targets inside its territory, the world witnessed more than just a military flare‑up. It watched the sudden constriction of the most critical maritime...
How regulatory alignment and targeted investment can transform mobility in underserved areas.
By Ayanda Holo
South Africa’s e-hailing sector is evolving, driven by regulatory clarity and expanding opportunities beyond major cities.
With...
As missiles fly between Iran, Israel and the United States, the real battle may be unfolding in oil markets, investor confidence, and the global flow of capital—from the Strait...
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,...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The Kwa-Zulu Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is set to remain in his position as KZN’s top cop after he received...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
Motjaba Khamenei has issued his first address since taking the helm as Iran’s new Supreme Leader taking over from his late...
