Expert Analysis
Foreign troop withdrawal from Mali – let history not repeat itself
It is important that the withdrawal of foreign troops from Mali does not create a power vacuum for the jihadists to exploit, as was seen in Afghanistan.
Russia’s aggression in Europe is highly destructive for African nationsÂ
Russia’s aggression in Europe is highly destructive for African nationsÂ
Running towards a fiscal cliff with no parachute
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s maiden budget speech makes all the right noises. But it lacks a critical focus on key governance outcomes and a real strategy to address the risks.
Shell judgment shows that environment matters
Shell judgement shows that environment matters
A ‘good news’ budget still needs a sustainable governance strategy
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s maiden budget speech is being billed as good news. Overall tax revenue is estimated at R210 billion more than expected. In November last year, Godongwana only expected that amount to be R100 billion. A R210 billion windfall is...
Instability and coups in West Africa: a call for collective action
In recent years, West Africa has seen a spate of coups and attempted coups. Efforts by governance actors in the region to prevent these incidents have been largely ineffective. Coups are not the only security threat facing the region, and are just one of a variety of...
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