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.
Solutions to forced displacements in the Central African region
ECCAS Member States are committed to the shared values of the AU, whose legal instruments relating to refugees and IDPs form an integral part of the body.
Lasting peace remains elusive in Ethiopia despite progress towards peace talks to end the armed conflict
Peace talks are finally on the horizon between Ethiopia’s federal government and leaders of the northern Tigray region, but lasting peace in the country remains a distant hope.
What Lesotho can teach Eswatini and South Africa about key political reforms
Two southern African countries, South Africa and Eswatini, are undergoing important reforms. South Africa and Eswatini can look to Lesotho for lessons.
Indigenous local structures for post-conflict justice in Southern Africa
Local structures for justice are integral for societies emerging from conflict. In the indigenous inkundla/lekgotla courts of Southern Africa, one can find a local justice system that allows for amnesties to be granted without also granting impunity.