Lithium rush a crossroads for Zim’s future
Zimbabwe’s government can use the critical minerals surge to empower communities and foster inclusive development
The fall of Bukavu: Rwanda, M23 and the fight for influence in eastern DRC
The March 23 Movement is filling administrative positions in Goma
and Rwanda may do the same in Kivu
Peace needs more boots on the ground
Regional peace in Southern Africa requires a political and military solution working in tandem
Balancing Africa’s energy security needs amid the climate crisis
Improving energy security and economic growth poses difficult climate questions
Oil and gas exploration in Zimbabwe threatens Unesco World Heritage Site
Mining in the Mana Pools National Park threatens the forests and floodplains that are home to exceptional wildlife, as well as income from tourism
African states need strong audit institutions to stem fraud, money laundering
Auditors general and anti-corruption agencies from 14 countries met to establish ways to stop corruption and illicit financial flows
The state must ensure SA’s food security
Most household lack access to adequate food to meet dietary needs for a healthy, active lifestyle
OPINION | Pros and cons of DRC joining the East Africa bloc
The Democratic Republic of the Congo will bring economic opportunities for the East African Community and the DRC – but it will also bring a number of major security problems
Myopic global war on terror is not winning hearts and minds
The 2014 Global Terrorism Index highlights the urgent need for new African-led approaches – but rash action could have dire consequences.