The Indictment of Raúl Castro: A New Low in US, Cuba Policy

Medea Benjamin|Published

Explore the complexities surrounding Raúl Castro's recent indictment, examining the historical context of US-Cuba relations and the implications for both nations. ...

BRICS 2026 Summit: Navigating Challenges in a Divided International Order

Ashraf Patel|Published

Explore the evolving landscape of BRICS trade and investment as geopolitical tensions reshape global economic dynamics. This article delves into the challenges and ...

The Strait of Hormuz: Old Oil Order Reaches Its End As A New Global Landscape Beckons

Manish Vaid|Published

he UAE's recent exit from OPEC marks a significant shift in global oil dynamics, challenging long-standing assumptions about supply management and geopolitical stability. ...

China's Zero-Tariff Initiative: Opportunities and Challenges for Africa

Prof. David Monyae|Published

China's extension of zero-tariff treatment to all African nations marks a significant shift in trade dynamics, offering opportunities for African exporters while ...

Escalating Violence in Mali Jeopardises Sahel's Stability

Kim Heller|Published

On 25 April 2026, Mali experienced a coordinated attack by insurgents, leading to the assassination of Defence Minister General Sadio Camara. This incident raises ...

UN Secretary-General Race: Too Many Candidates Without Political Support

Daniel Safran-Hon|Published

The selection of a new UN Secretary-General is fraught with challenges, as evidenced by the recent nominations of Virginia Gamba, Michelle Bachelet, and Macky Sall. ...

Trump's Anti-Blackness Takes Centre Stage in Global Discourse

Desirée Cormier Smith|Published

On the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring slavery as the gravest crime against humanity. ...

Pope Leo XIV In Africa: A Mission of Hope, Peace, and Social Justice

Fr Nhlanhla T. Mchunu|Published

Pope Leo XIV's eleven-day apostolic journey across Africa highlights the continent's growing role in global Catholicism, addresses pressing humanitarian issues, ...

Cuito Cuanavale: Angola’s Debt to Cuba is Unfinished

Vijay Prashad|Published

Cuba's intervention in Angola during the fight against apartheid not only changed the course of history but also forged a lasting bond between the two nations. This ...

'Israel Remains the Principal Obstacle to Lasting Peace in the Middle East'

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

Dr Reneva Fourie examines South Africa's unwavering stance on Israel's aggression in West Asia, highlighting the need for global accountability and the role of the ...

US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon

AFP|Published

Israeli forces have killed at least 254 people across Lebanon, in the country’s most devastating day of conflict after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. ...

China's Rise and America's Fall: A New Era of Global Power

Guillermo R. Barreto|Published

This article explores the decline of American imperialism and the rise of China as a global power, highlighting the civilisational challenges posed by these shifts ...

China and South Africa: A New Era of Strategic Partnership

Prof. David Monyae|Published

Vice President Han Zheng's recent visit to South Africa marks a pivotal moment in the strengthening of bilateral relations between China and South Africa, as both ...

Why the UN Declaration on Slavery Needs Action, Not Just Words

Kim Heller|Published

The recent UN declaration recognising slavery as a grave crime against humanity marks a pivotal moment, but it must lead to meaningful reparations and systemic change, ...

BRICS A Beacon of Hope Against Israel-US Aggression in the Middle East

Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares|Published

The BRICS have the credibility, the economic weight, and the absence of the historical complicity in Middle East imperialism to bring the world to its senses, writes ...

Sudan at a Crossroads as the Path to Peace Remains Complex

Jessica Uiras|Published

The African Union's 1330th Communiqué highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis in Sudan, reaffirming its commitment to peace and stability while calling for immediate ...

Why the US Miscalculated Tehran’s Political Resilience

Farhad Ibragimov|Published

Iran's political system demonstrates remarkable resilience in the face of US and Israeli aggression, defying initial expectations of a swift collapse. This article ...

Africa Needs Innovation for a New Era of Crisis

Lesley Connolly|Published

Amid escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises, African leaders must rethink peacebuilding strategies. This article explores the potential of Unarmed Civilian ...

The Cost of War: Iran’s Strategy to Make Trump Pay

Dr. Ramzy Baroud|Published

Iran is employing a complex strategy in the ongoing conflict, combining military escalation, economic leverage, and diplomatic signalling to raise the costs of war ...