European Union's Vows to Ukraine Face Scrutiny Amidst Ongoing Tests
Dec 15, 2023 09:42 am UTC| Politics
Amidst the persisting challenges in Ukraine, the European Unions assurances of unwavering support have come under intense scrutiny from global observers. As the situation unfolds, assessing the EUs ability to uphold its...
Israel's Controversial Use of 'Dumb' Bombs in Gaza Sparks International Concern
Dec 15, 2023 08:37 am UTC| Politics
Israels military campaign against Hamas in Gaza has attracted worldwide attention and criticism for its use of unguided dumb bombs. Recent intelligence reports suggest that nearly half of the 29,000 air-to-ground munitions...
Why we should consider a transitional administration for Gaza
Dec 13, 2023 13:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The massacre perpetrated against Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7 opened a new chapter in the tragedy that is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For more than 75 years, too many opportunities to achieve lasting peace have been...
China-Africa relations in 2023: key moments and events to remember
Dec 13, 2023 08:15 am UTC| Politics
In a year when headlines have been dominated by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, and geo-economic tensions between China and the West, China-Africa relations were, in comparison, a steady and stable norm. Having...
Hamas' use of sexual violence is an all-too-common part of modern war – but not in all conflicts
Dec 12, 2023 16:01 pm UTC| Politics
The United Nations, womens groups and human rights groups are facing criticism for not quickly condemning Hamas fighters for raping and sexually violating Israelis during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Most critics cite...
EU issues increasingly shaping national elections, though left-right divide remains crucial
Dec 12, 2023 16:00 pm UTC| Politics
The Treaty of Lisbon celebrates its 15th anniversary on 13 December. Looking back, experts agree that it played a big part in structuring the EU as we know it. It reinforced the role of Commission President, to be elected...
East Africa's troops are leaving the DRC: what went wrong and what comes next
Dec 12, 2023 15:59 pm UTC| Politics
The East African Community deployed a regional force for the first time into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022. Just over a year later, the troops have started withdrawing amid tension with the host state....
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
The Mattei Plan: why Giorgia Meloni is looking to Africa
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight