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Ethiopia’s national dialogue was meant to heal the nation, but divisions are deepening

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...
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Fuel Prices expected to increase significantly in April 

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...
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Bombs in the Gulf, Billions on the Move: Will Cape Town Benefits from the Conflict?

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Justice Cannot Wait: What CSW70 Means for Africa in an Age of Gender Backlash

By Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller When the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of...
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War blocks Hormuz, choking the world’s oil supply and begging for the conflict to end

By Mirna Fahmy Following the joint US-Israel attacks on Iran on Feb 26, Brent crude...
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China in Africa: investment and trade work well when there’s strong oversight, and badly when there isn’t

China’s economic footprint in Africa has grown fast over the last two decades. Across the...
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Gulf attention is turning inward: why the Iran war could destabilise the Horn of Africa

Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions...
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War in the Gulf: Iran, Israel, and the United States Collide

By Mirna Fahmy The date of February 28, 2026, carried immense symbolic weight as it...
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South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch...
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How did the climate split into two in early 2026?

By Mirna Fahmy In 2026, extreme weather has already made a strong impact across the...
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The ANC’s Leadership Crossroads: Billionaire Politics vs Generational Renewal

By Thobile Jiwulane As Cyril Ramaphosa’s tenure as ANC president approaches its end in 2027,...
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“Voluntary” Repatriation: How South Africa’s ZEP Cancellation Violates Constitutional Rights

By Sacha Knox At Park Station in central Johannesburg, South Africa, hundreds of Zimbabweans queue...
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Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt. Better oversight is needed

Africa’s development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing...
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As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future

Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic...
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Ethiopia’s national dialogue was meant to heal the nation, but divisions are deepening

Ethiopia launched a national dialogue process in 2022 to address deep political divisions and help steer...
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Fuel Prices expected to increase significantly in April 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  South Africa is set to be impacted by fuel price hike...
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Political disputes occur following proposal to erect Buthelezi statue alongside Mandela 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi,...
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US Counter Terrorism official resigns due to war in Iran 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  A top Counter Terrorism Official from the United States, Joe Kent,...