The Gathering Storm Confronting Africa in 2026

Abdul Mohammed and Solomon Ayele Dersso|Published

Africa stands at a critical juncture as it approaches 2026, facing unprecedented challenges from armed conflict to geopolitical fragmentation. This article explores ...

How China's Investment is Reshaping Africa's Digital Landscape

Tian Kun|Published

China's strategic partnerships are driving Africa's digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing financial inclusion across the continent, says the ...

Understanding Foreign Meddling in Iran's Complex Political Crisis

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

Iran's protests have sparked international concern, revealing complex narratives of human rights violations, foreign interference, and historical context. This article ...

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children

The Washington Post|Published

The government announced earlier this week that it would issue advice to parents on how children under five should use screens.

Ivory Coast displays art returned from German researcher's collection

AFP|Published

Masterpieces from the Senufo, Dan, Baoule and Guro peoples, as well as everyday objects, are now on show in the cities of Abidjan and Man.

Africa's Demand for Justice: Understanding the Algiers Declaration

Mustafa Fetouri|Published

The Algiers Declaration marks a pivotal shift in Africa's quest for reparations, transitioning from moral appeals to a structured legal framework. This article explores ...

India's Strategic Africa Alignment Rooted in Global South Solidarity

Samir Bhattacharya|Published

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to South Africa and Ethiopia signify a shift in India's foreign policy towards strategic alignment and leadership ...

Reimagining Multilateralism in an Era of Global Uncertainty

Ashraf Patel|Published

South Africa can navigate the complex geopolitical landscape of 2026, focusing on economic diplomacy, regional leadership, and the challenges posed by shifting global ...

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Challenges to Peace in Trump's Second Term

Dr. Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published

Peace remains imaginable in abstract terms, but until the underlying political and ideological costs of compromise are fundamentally altered, it remains strategically ...

A Pivotal Year for Africa's Political Stability and Economic Growth

Kim Heller|Published

Africa faces a tumultuous 2026, marked by political instability, economic challenges, and climate crises. This article explores the expected growth, governance issues, ...

A Year of Uncertainty for Africa as Conflict Overshadows Continent's progress

Katharine Bebington|Published

In 2025, Africa faced a complex landscape of political challenges and advancements, from disputed elections and coups to ongoing conflicts and economic growth. Katharine ...

The Challenges of Establishing Peace in Gaza Amid Ongoing Violence

Dr. Ramzy Baroud|Published

Only by abandoning the reductionist language that frames Israeli wars as simple responses to armed groups can we arrive at a profound understanding of events in ...

The Erosion of Human Rights: A 2025 Perspective

Paulo César Carbonari|Published

Explore the alarming trends in human rights violations and the weakening of multilateralism in 2025. Paulo César Carbonari delves into the implications of these ...

Inter-Congolese Dialogue the Key to Lasting Peace in the DRC

Dr. Claude Kabemba|Published

Following the recent signing of the Washington Peace Accord between the DRC and Rwanda, questions arise about its potential to bring lasting peace amid renewed violence ...

Robot smaller than grain of salt can ‘sense, think and act’

The Washington Post|Published

The device, billed as the world’s smallest robot able to make decisions for itself, represents a major step toward a goal once rooted in science fiction.

Beyond Barrels: India and Russia Build A New Energy Playbook

Manish Vaid|Published

India and Russia are co-creating a clean-power future that strengthens industrial sovereignty, says the writer.

Unity Will Strengthen Africa's Case for Permanent UNSC Seats

Jackson Okata|Published

For Africa to succeed in its quest for a permanent place on the UNSC, the continent must first fix its fragmented unity and invest in strategic diplomacy, and then ...

South and North Korea's 'Bull of peace" laid to rest

IANS|Published

In 1996, amid devastating floods that ravaged the Korean Peninsula, a lone bull drifted south from North Korea and washed up on the uninhabited island of Yudo near ...

Canadian couple trades retirement for a life of healing at sea

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published

Elaine and David Sigalet, a Canadian medical couple nearing retirement, have found renewed purpose serving aboard Mercy Ships’ Global Mercy™. Now on their fourth ...