Since mid-April 2023, the devastating conflict in Sudan between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces has escalated far beyond conventional combat involving artillery and drones. It has transformed into a proxy war marked by severe violations of international prohibitions, where competing regional and international interests continually fuel the violence.
Across Africa, governments and investors are accelerating plans to build or revamp refineries, gas processing plants, petrochemical complexes, pipelines and storage terminals to industrialise and cut imports of fuels and finished goods. At this time, however, the continent lacks the skilled human capital required to operate, manage and sustain these facilities and deliver the anticipated business results over the long-term without relying heavily on expatriates.
The United States of America and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, according to media reports citing the Red Crescent, which say at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
When African leaders gather under one roof to shape the continent’s future, the conversations often center on economics, trade, and politics. This year, however, women’s health took its rightful place in that room, and at the heart of that shift is Dr Vivian Mokome.
Investors do not chase potential – they chase predictability. Africa has plenty of the former and is steadily building the foundations for the latter.
The African Union Commission rejects recognition of Somaliland and reaffirms the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Somaliland as an independent state on Friday, December 27, 2025.
The South African Council of African Leaders (SCAL), under the leadership of its president, professor, and royal, Thabo Mpyane, successfully hosted the inaugural Natural Indigenous Traditional Leaders Awards. The ceremony was hosted at Akasia Community Hall, 120 Disotus Ave, Karen Park, Pretoria. On Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
The ANC’s 5th National General Council is underway at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg from the 8th to the 11th of December 2025 under the theme, “The Year of Renewal to Make the ANC a More Effective Instrument of the People to Achieve the Vision of the Freedom Charter: The People Shall Govern! The People Shall Share in the Wealth of the Country!”
South Africa is preparing to hand over the G20 presidency to the United States early next week, but the transfer will only take place once the two countries align on the appropriate diplomatic level, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said on Saturday.
In October 2024, an infographic by IndexMundi titled “10 most racist governments in the world with the highest discrimination index” began circulating on social media. It appeared on Facebook, X, Instagram, the Malaysian forum Lowyat, Reddit, and the French news website Pravda. South Africa is ranked first among the ten countries listed.
