In a stark reflection of the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria’s northwest, communities in Bagega and Kawaye districts in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State have become the latest to take the...
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Nigeria oil and gas reform commendable, but execution still the missing link
Over the years, Nigeria's oil and gas sector has been plagued by weak management, lack of accountability, defective leadership, and reactive regulation, which has caused the country to lose ground among the leading...
What is democracy?
In Setswana, democracy is rendered kgololosego, which translates directly to “freedom”. Similarly, when Dr Hlengiwe Ndlovu asked local historians what democracy means in isiXhosa, respondents used the word inkululeko,...
‘Peace through strength’ does not work because it has become peace through war
The idea of “peace through strength” is dominating the spotlight, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently said any peace deal between Russia and Ukraine “must be backed by strength” – that is, Europe throwing...
What the budget and US climate policy shift mean for SA’s energy sector
The national budget presented earlier this month highlighted progress and earmarked changes for the evolving energy landscape. In 2024, South Africa had 300 days without load-shedding. But the fragility of the energy...
SANDF: A force stretched to its limits
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) plays a critical role in maintaining domestic and regional security. Despite its strategic importance, it faces serious problems that threaten its operational...
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