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Rwandan genocide anniversary: Can world muster the will to prevent new atrocities?
As the world officially remembers the genocidal murder of 800,000 Rwandans in 1994, United Nations leaders warn that ethnic cleansing and mass atrocities continue...
Continuing hostilities greatest challenge for South Sudan
With the next phase of regionally-backed peace talks for South Sudan scheduled for later this month, a senior United Nations aid official in the...
China’s strategy in Africa: Thinking deeply but moving cautiously
In just one week from March 29 to April 4, Chinese President Xi Jinping has warmly welcomed head of state of Namibia and Zimbabwe....
Access to Education, Skilled Jobs Creation Can Accelerate Poverty Reduction and Inequality in South Africa
Accelerating poverty and inequality reduction will require a combination of policies that promote inclusive growth through boosting access to education and skilled jobs creation,...
Reversing Africa’s cocoa paradox
Around the world, chocolate in all shapes and sizes symbolize Easter and bring joy to millions of kids and adults alike. And the demand...
Not a Short-Term, For-Profit Venture: Why Diplomacy is Not Like Running a Business
With the departure of U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson, and the continual upheaval of the U.S. Department of State, American diplomatic relations and U.S....
Belt and Road in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
China’s „One Belt One Road “Initiative has been allocated as its most determined project ever in trying to shape and influence behavior in the...
South Africa’s Economic Hegemonic Imperatives in SADC
South Africa is the current chair of SADC, and as such its leadership is of paramount interest. South Africa is also the gateway to...
Agriculture Remains Key to Somalia’s Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction
The World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released today a new joint report titled, Rebuilding Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture in Somalia,...
Low carbon development in Africa’s manufacturing sector
Over 150 experts took part in a three-day meeting to discuss the benefits of low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Africa’s manufacturing sector. The workshop...