Armed groups’ evolving tactics and alliances will test the resolve of West African countries to cooperate with AES states. Recent attacks in Central Sahel reflect a worrying evolution of the terror threat in West Africa. The situation demands more from the region’s states and partners than declarations of solidarity with those affected. Active security cooperation…
As the onslaught against the International Criminal Court continues, champions of justice must back global accountability through action. On 17 July 1998 in Rome, the world made its support for international justice clear by adopting the statute establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC). Since 2010, 17 July has been commemorated as International Justice Day. The…
African intellectuals cannot continue to ignore the questions raised by recurrent xenophobia in South Africa. For those of us who like to brag about South Africa’s unique dedication to the idea of a “single citizenship” whereby all are admitted to and enjoy the same political and legal rights, anti-immigrant attacks in the country, which recently…
Nearly 700 students from Leipzig University, in Germany, sat down last month on the square outside the college cafeteria, next to the city’s old, ruined fortifications, to vote. A sea of hands rose, holding yellow cards. The vote was almost unanimous: The student council demanded the university cease all collaboration with Israeli institutions. Recommended Stories…
Sharp divisions over the Iran war challenge BRICS unity, yet Minister Ronald Lamola asserts that the group remains solid despite differing views among its members. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola does not believe the solidarity of BRICS has been damaged by its failure to agree on a common position on the Iran war….
The African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on the evening of Monday, 4 May 2026, against a military base in Barka Tolorom, on the Chadian shore of Lake Chad, which resulted in loss of life and injuries among the Chadian defence forces. The African Union Commission expresses its sincere condolences to…
Socialist Party of Zambia leader Dr. Fred M’membe shared reflections on a recent solidarity mission to Cuba and Venezuela and the urgent need for people’s movements in Africa to express concrete solidarity Organizers and members of popular movements across Africa convened on April 12 in a public webinar to reflect on the outcomes of the…
Addis Ababa — African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent’s mounting security, political and economic challenges. The 51st Ordinary Session of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) opened today at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable…
Statement by Maureen Magee, Global Director of Field Operations, at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), commenting on the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) for 2026: “2026 is set to stretch humanitarian responses to their limit as they seek to support people with the most severe needs around the world. “Next year, 239 million people will be…
The UN and partners are appealing for $5.1 billion to deliver essential lifesaving aid and protection in West and Central Africa. Funding shortfalls have forced humanitarians to shrink the response and make tough choices about where to focus efforts and who can be supported among the most vulnerable communities. ·West and Central Africa is grappling…
