The Africa Report

by | | Africa, News

15 July 2025 | 13:30 CAT 3-minute read This week’s Africa Report focused on three major developments shaping the continent: the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the re-election bid of Cameroon’s long-serving leader, Paul Biya, and a controversial...

Will the R700m National Dialogue unite SA—or drain its coffers?

by | | News, South Africa

15 July 2025 | 12:30 CAT 2-minute read The National Dialogue, set to begin in August this year, promises unity and opportunity for regrowth, but its R700 million price tag has sparked backlash from civil society groups, academics, political parties and trade unions....

Palestine Report

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Ceasefire talks flounder as Israel intensifies control over Gaza; resistance persists and global coalition rises 14 July 2025 | 09:05 CAT 3-minute read As the world awaits a ceasefire in Gaza, hope continues to fade as negotiations remain stalled due to Israel’s...

Middle East Report: Gaza Ceasefire Elusive as Expulsion Fears Grow and Malaysia Faces US Pressure Over Hamas Ties

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11 July 2025 | 09:02 CAT 2-minute read Despite yet another round of high-profile talks between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hopes for a Gaza ceasefire remain dim. Both leaders emerged from their third 2025 meeting projecting optimism,...

Civil Society Movement Mobilises Behind Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi

by | | News, South Africa

10 July 2025 | 12:15 CAT 2-minute read The Concerned Citizens of South Africa (CCSA)—a non‑partisan civil society movement—will stage a protest on July 15 demanding the suspension of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and urging protection for KZN’s embattled Police...