The Conversation

Important Lessons for Africa as Strong Institutions Win Out Over a Strong Man
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 06:27
These events in South Africa last week, when President Jacob Zuma addressed the nation to say that he accepted a damning Constitutional Court judgment against him, stand in strong contrast to the actions of other leaders on the continent.
Why the World Can’t Stand by as Burundi Becomes a Failed State
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 06:52
The unfolding human tragedy in Burundi needs urgent intervention from the international community before it is too late. The seemingly hands-off attitude by the East African Community, African Union and even the United Nations raises many questions.
How the U.S. is Expanding its Fight against Extremism in Africa
Monday, September 28, 2015 - 06:30
America is taking more notice of the African continent due to the expansion of extremist organisations operating in Africa like al-Qaeda, al-Shabbab, Ansar al-Sharia, al-Murabitun, Boko Haram, Islamic State (IS) and others.
African Union falls behind the times as regional conflicts rage
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 07:42
When the South African president, Jacob Zuma, returned from the African Union summit last weekend, his press statement said almost nothing that could not have been written before he left.