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Southern African Development Community

Ceasefire in the DRC: A glimmer of hope amid political turmoil and rebel expansion

Africa

Ceasefire in the DRC: A glimmer of hope amid political turmoil and rebel expansion

By Bram Verelst

Rising tensions in Zimbabwe as Mnangagwa’s ambitions spark outcry from opposition and allies alike

Africa

Rising tensions in Zimbabwe as Mnangagwa’s ambitions spark outcry from opposition and allies alike

By Peter Fabricius

Critically injured SA soldiers return from DRC, fate of those who remain unclear

South Africa

Critically injured SA soldiers return from DRC, fate of those who remain unclear

By Peter Fabricius

Tongaat Hulett granted interdict in battle over disputed land amid community claims and tensions

South Africa

Tongaat Hulett granted interdict in battle over disputed land amid community claims and tensions

By Chris Makhaye

Agriculture Minister faces scrutiny as South Africa delays ban on toxic organophosphates after child deaths

South Africa

Agriculture Minister faces scrutiny as South Africa delays ban on toxic organophosphates after child deaths

By Marianne Thamm

SADC mandates Panel of Elders to engage with Mozambique over post-election unrest

Africa

SADC mandates Panel of Elders to engage with Mozambique over post-election unrest

By Victoria O’Regan

Amid fraud allegations, Mozambique's election results spark opposition outcry and calls for reform

World

Amid fraud allegations, Mozambique's election results spark opposition outcry and calls for reform

By Borges Nhamirre

Commonwealth heads of government meeting is a pivotal moment for Africa's leadership

South Africa

Commonwealth heads of government meeting is a pivotal moment for Africa's leadership

By Peter Fabricius

SADC leaders agree to King Mswati’s request to pull Eswatini from security organ’s agenda

Africa

SADC leaders agree to King Mswati’s request to pull Eswatini from security organ’s agenda

By Victoria O’Regan

Optics and reality – the Zimbabwean government’s struggle to whitewash its image while unleashing violence on civilians

Africa

Optics and reality – the Zimbabwean government’s struggle to whitewash its image while unleashing violence on civilians

By Thandekile Moyo

In honour of the memory and legacy of Eswatini rights lawyer, comrade Thulani Rudolf Maseko

Africa

In honour of the memory and legacy of Eswatini rights lawyer, comrade Thulani Rudolf Maseko

By Mandla Hlatshwayo

Eswatini’s parliamentary elections get nod of approval from observer missions

Africa

Eswatini’s parliamentary elections get nod of approval from observer missions

By Victoria O’Regan