Muzzled in Washington: How Ramaphosa Let Trump Set the South African Narrative
When South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stepped into the Oval Office on Wednesday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, the...
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Reimagining Foreign Aid: Can Africa Truly Prosper Under Donor-Led Development?
In January 2025, Donald Trump’s return to the White House triggered a swift recalibration of United States foreign policy—including a...
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Africa’s Path Towards Economic Independence and Strategic Cooperation
In an era marked by shifting geopolitical priorities, strengthened South-South cooperation has emerged as a key factor in navigating the...
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USAID: Democracy or Deception? Behind the Media Curtain in Africa and Beyond
Since its creation in 1961, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has positioned itself as a promoter of development...
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Editorial Analysis: The Impact of the United States’ Withdrawal from the World Health Organization on Africa
The recent decision by the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) marks a pivotal moment in...
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Why France is Being Expelled from Africa
France’s recent military ousting from several African nations signals a profound transformation in the continent’s relationship with its former colonial...
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In Response to Foreign Policy: Why Russia’s Role in Africa Is More Than Power Politics
Recent critiques of Russia's engagement in Africa, such as the analysis published by Foreign Policy on December 19, 2024, often...
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Can Biden’s Angola Visit Deliver on U.S. Commitments in Africa?
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden visited Angola this week, fulfilling a long-standing promise to visit Africa before the conclusion of...
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Can South Africa and the AU Drive G20 Support for Africa’s Infrastructure Needs?
The convergence of two significant events this week — the African Union (AU) hosting the 8th Program for Infrastructure Development...
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OPINION| The Washington Post’s Attack on the ICC: Defending Israel While Dismissing Justice
The Washington Post editorial dismissing the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
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