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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

political instability

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Africa

M23 Rebels Threaten Advance on Bukavu Amid Rising Tensions

The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group has warned of a possible advance on Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, citing a worsening security situation. And according to Reuters, this comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo's government refuses to engage in direct talks with the rebels. Capturing Bukavu would mark a significant expansion of M23's control, further weakening Kinshasa’s authority in eastern Congo following the fall of Goma in late […]

today12 February, 2025 35

Africa

Ghana’s Economic Crisis Dominates Election Campaign

Public frustration over Ghana's economic struggles, including soaring prices and high unemployment, has overshadowed the lead-up to Saturday's general election. CNBCAfrica reports that support for outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party has waned, as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. Protests over the cost of living and turmoil in key industries, such as cocoa and gold, have further fueled discontent.

today5 December, 2024 8

South Africa

In S.A, the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments

    To S.A, where the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments. The Local Government Municipal Structures Amendment Bill and the Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill aim to limit motions of no confidence to one per year, with exceptions for misconduct or legal violations. The DA’s George Michalakis believes these measures will reduce political instability and ensure better governance, focusing on service delivery rather than political games: […]

today12 November, 2024 50

World

Political uncertainty persists in Japan

    Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.  

today29 October, 2024 37

Africa

Lesotho needs constitutional reforms to help gain political stability – but the latest attempt is flawed

      By Hoolo 'Nyane, University of Limpopo     Lesotho, a small country landlocked by South Africa, has been struggling to make constitutional reforms since the advent of coalition politics in 2012. It needs the reforms to address political instability which has been a feature of the country for more than five decades. The judiciary, security agencies and civil service have been politicised, resulting in the institutions being […]

today23 September, 2024 35

South Africa

South Africa’s election results present 3 options for government: all are fraught with danger

        By Philippe Burger, University of the Free State     South Africans do not have a deep culture of coalitions. There have been a few coalitions at provincial and municipal levels but most of these were quite unstable. The outcome of the 2024 national election up-ended 30 years of electoral dominance by the African National Congress. The party garnered only 40.18% of the vote while the […]

today6 June, 2024 12

World

Haiti Can’t Survive Without the Kenyan-Led International Security Force

  The humanitarian conditions in Haiti are “cataclysmic,” the UN’s human rights commissioner said recently. A new transitional presidential council and an interim prime minister have just been installed, but a third essential element for political stability, an international security force to root out the deadly gangs, has yet to arrive. UNOCHA/GILES CLARKE     By Damilola Banjo   It’s no secret that gang violence and political instability are threatening […]

today2 May, 2024 44

Environment

Gum arabic from Africa’s acacia trees in the Sahel is used in hundreds of products: what’s worth knowing

    By Asgar Ali, University of Nottingham   The conflict in Sudan has turned attention to a rarely discussed commodity: gum arabic. This product, the dried sap of certain species of acacia trees, is used mainly as an additive in the soft drinks industry. Sudan accounts for about 70% of global gum arabic exports. Asgar Ali, an expert in sustainable food systems, answers questions about the commodity and its […]

today30 April, 2024 74