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11 Jun 2025 / by Zenge Simakoloyi & David Willima

Lungu’s death and the perils of a weak opposition in Zambia

Without the former president to unite a fragmented opposition ahead of the 2026 elections, multiparty democracy will be the loser.

10 Jun 2025 / by Karen Allen

Houthis in Somalia: friends with technological benefits?

The sharing of lethal drone technology with al-Shabaab and IS Somalia could recast the conflict in the Horn and beyond.

09 Jun 2025 / by David Bruce

SAPS disciplinary system unlikely to sanction police brutality

The acquittal of VIP Unit officers who assaulted victims on camera highlights the police’s failure to define and enforce standards of conduct.

06 Jun 2025 / by Zenge Simakoloyi

Weaponising the law against democracy in Africa

Incumbent presidents and ruling parties increasingly bend the law to entrench their power and silence opposition.

05 Jun 2025 / by Chandré Gould, Gugu Xaba, Suzan Eriksson, Wilmi Dippenaar & Monica Woodhouse

SA’s child protection pledge needs NGO partners to succeed

The plan is up against dysfunction within social development departments and fraught relations with NGOs that deliver most services.

04 Jun 2025 / by Meressa K Dessu

Somalia’s stance on peace missions: interference or local ownership?

Threats to the independence of peace support missions call for clarity on their relationship with host countries.