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Africa: New Fossil Proves Lucy’s Species Coexisted With Another Relative Species

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Addis Ababa — A new fossil discovered at Woranso-Mille, Ethiopia, has revealed that Lucy’s species co-existed with another relative species, Arizona State University researcher Yohannes Haile-Selassie reveled today. The Australopithecus deyiremeda, a little-known early human ancestor that lived 3.4 million years, was discovered in 2009. Ethiopian Heritage Authority Director-General, Abebaw Ayalew, and Arizona State University…

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Africa: Beware Deepfake – Video of South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Group Leader Saying Her Parents Are Zimbabwean

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IN SHORT: A video which appears to show Zandile Dabula, leader of South African anti-migrant group Operation Dudula, saying her parents are from Zimbabwe, has been circulating online. However, the video is just a convincing fake. Operation Dudula is a controversial South African anti-migrant group and associated political party. It claims to oppose undocumented migration…

Africa: Has the Merger of Governance and Security Worked for the AU?

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The proliferation of crises in Africa calls for a more cohesive, capable and better-equipped AU Commission. One of the most visible dimensions of the African Union (AU) Commission reform was the creation of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) in 2020. Marking a turning point in the reform process, the new department…

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Africa: Will the Gaza Peace Deal Have Ripple Effects On the Quad-Led Peace Process in Sudan?

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Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the…

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Africa: ‘Inclusive Digital Transformation Will Pave Path for Prosperity, Bridge Divides’

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Clermont-Ferrand, France — Weeks after an international conference on inclusive and people-centric digital transformation organized by the Global Development Network (GDN) here, a new narrative is unfolding about the need for digital innovations to serve people first and narrow inequalities rather than widening them. Earlier this week, amidst a landmark G20 Summit on African soil,…

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Africa: The Burden of Representation – Women in African Academia and the Politics of Visibility

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Beyond access to freedom Academic freedom in African higher education has been a longstanding demand, yet its realisation remains inconsistent. Although universities have demonstrated progress in advancing gender equality, women scholars continue to encounter structural and cultural barriers that shape their academic experiences. Many institutions have adopted inclusivity policies, but these frequently coexist with entrenched…

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Africa: Ethiopia to Host 4th International Symposium of African Constitutional Courts

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Addis Ababa — Ethiopia will host the 4th International Symposium of African Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions, the Council of Constitutional Inquiry (CCI) announced. At a press briefing today, Dessalegn Weyessa, Director General of the CCI Secretariat, said the event opens on 28 November 2025 at the African Union Assembly Hall. The symposium’s theme is…

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Africa: G20 Pledges to Fight Global Inequality and Rising Sovereign Debt Crisis

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Despite official US boycott, participants agreed for shared responsibilities in dealing with the challenges of climate change and reforms in the UN with the objective of equitable global governance The first ever G20 summit on the African continent concluded on Sunday, November 23 on a note of shared responsibilities to deal with global inequality and…

African Union Commission Chairperson Unequivocally Condemns the Military Coup d’Etat in Guinea Bissau

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Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, unequivocally condemns the military coup d’etat which occurred in Guinea Bissau, leading to the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and senior military officers on 26 November 2025, while the nation was on the verge of the announcement of the electoral…

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Africa: Peacebuilding Fund Hits $1 Billion Milestone Amid Funding Gap

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The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund on Wednesday announced a major milestone, with the approval of more than $1 billion in support to global peacebuilding and conflict-prevention initiatives since 2020. The multi-donor trust fund is the UN’s primary instrument for supporting countries worldwide who are emerging from – or at risk of – violent conflict. The…