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Saudi Arabia in Africa: the Kingdom courts the continent

Saudi Arabia’s late entry into Africa reflects its wider shift from religious outreach to strategic, state-led engagement.
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G20 can bridge opposing power blocks through climate action

The G7’s rival is BRICS +. The bloc’s origins lie with Russian Foreign Minister, Yevgeny Primakov in the early 1990s, in the ...
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Trump turns global human rights on their head

The 2024 State Department Human Rights Reports transform democrats into despots in a reflection of Trump and MAGA values.
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Growth and identity: right goals, wrong game plan for SA’s National Dialogue

With inclusive economic growth, SA’s rainbow nation dream is possible – but can an ANC-dominated dialogue deliver?
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Planning for climate change in Africa’s maritime transport sector

Can a new continental maritime governance framework support Africa's transition to decarbonisation and environmental ...
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Displacement as a weapon of war: targeting Africa’s most vulnerable

In international human rights and humanitarian law, IDPs are – as civilians – considered ‘internationally protected persons’ when displaced as a result of armed conflict. Attacking them or blocking ...
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Return to constitutional order in Guinea: what’s at stake?

The 21 September constitutional referendum will be a major step towards normalising political life in the country.
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Retour à l’ordre constitutionnel en Guinée : quels enjeux

Le référendum constitutionnel du 21 septembre prochain sera déterminant pour le processus de normalisation de la vie politique.