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China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment – driven from the industry-rich Hunan region
China experienced a massive economic boom in the 1990s and 2000s which…
Sudan’s future is being shaped by guns and money – like its past
Like most contemporary wars, Sudan’s war cannot be reduced to a contest…
Cape Town taxi strike exposes a deeply unequal city – and the legacy of apartheid
Cape Town in South Africa often tops international travel polls and was…
Opinion| Camp David Summit and efforts to form ‘Asian NATO’ to confront China
China has been on "high alert" for a while, even before the…
Opinion| Protecting Traditional Masculinity: It’s not only okay to be a man, it’s necessary!
In the face of shifting societal norms and evolving gender dynamics, it…
An expanded BRICS could reset world politics but picking new members isn’t straightforward
Eager to escape perceived western domination, several countries – mostly in the…
Prospect of Kenyan troops in Haiti has sparked concerns – but may also prompt soul-searching across the Americas over lack of action
The kidnapping and subsequent release of U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her…
Opinion| US shifts away from Middle East in favour of China
Over the years, the United States has changed its strategy in the…
Opinion| Saudi Women Achieve: A Story of Progress
As a young Saudi woman, I am proud to say that the…
Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule
Francophone west Africa now accounts for approximately two-thirds of all military coups…