Ten priorities could speed up development, turning Africa’s enormous potential into sustained and inclusive prosperity.
Africa’s G20 priorities have lost ground under the US presidency, with little pushback from the AU or other development-focused members.
Reduced international support for peacekeeping in Somalia comes at a time of heightened political tensions in the country.
South Africa and SADC’s reluctance to remedy misgovernance in their neighbourhood contributes to migration, sparking xenophobia and causing diplomatic embarrassment.
Agriculture is the foundation for Africa’s economic takeoff, but without land tenure reform, its potential will remain untapped.
Could Western divisions increase African agency by encouraging more autonomous bilateral partnerships?
The Durban summit identified the right economic priorities, but a geopolitical strategy and credible regional security approach are lacking.
SA and legacy media can use this world-first legislation to improve their role as guardians of information integrity in an African context.
Samia Suluhu Hassan’s state visit to Moscow could signal a global reorientation – or it could be just hedging bets.
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