Women and Gender Parity Trends in Africa
The AU prioritized gender equality through Article 4l of the Constitutive Act of the Union which was geared towards dismantling existing inequality in gender relations and violation of the rights of women in Africa.
Ending the conflict in Tigray: Negotiations and key issues
On 14 June 2022, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the establishment of a committee to negotiate peace talks with the TPLF. However, on 24 August, fighting broke out between the two sides along the northern border of Tigray province.
South Sudan’s Transition: Young Refugees and the 24-Month Extension
The R-ARCSS makes a sufficient case that youth, as well as refugees, are significant stakeholders in the South Sudan transition process.
MONUSCO’s credibility crisis: The illusion of peace through the international community?
MONUSCO is a victim of the deteriorating image of a weak international community and the UN peacekeeping operations have been portrayed as selling an illusion of peace rather than imposing it.
Outcomes of SADC’s 42nd Ordinary Summit
On 17 August 2022 SADC held its 42nd Ordinary Summit under the theme “Promoting industrialisation through agro-processing, mineral beneficiation and regional value chains for inclusive and resilient economic growth.”
Africa Must Not Be A Spectator to History
Africa finds itself being courted again by many ardent suitors from the West and the East and in between. It is all rather reminiscent of the Cold War.
Violent conflict exacerbates Ethiopia’s vulnerability to climate change
Amid the worst drought in over 40 years, Ethiopia’s high exposure to climate change and its devastating impacts is growing increasingly evident by the day.
How the nomination of the ‘Iron Lady’ has influenced Kenya’s 2022 general elections
Kenya will hold its 5th general elections on 9 August 2022. For the first time in Kenyan history, a woman was proposed as a Presidential running mate.
Diplomatic Tensions Between the DRC and Rwanda
In the past weeks tensions between the DRC and Rwanda were on the rise once more. These tensions are also an indication that previous agreements between the DRC and Rwanda still suffer from lack of implementation.
The role of SADC in Eswatini: Lessons from Lesotho
It has been over a year since protests erupted in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The unrest in Eswatini is of concern to the countries in the region and is on the peace and security agenda of SADC.