Benin's parliamentary elections and Uganda's general elections, both held in January, marked the beginning of a busy and decisive year at ballot boxes across the African continent.

The lack of decisive leadership has allowed grassroots movements such as March and March to flourish, which overshadows ...

EFF leader Julius Malema has described US president Donald Trump as “the naked face of what the USA has always been – violent ...

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has warned South Africa to be vigilant against possible United States (US) interference in the upcoming local government elections. Malema made the ...

The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa ...

Minister Hlabisa affirms that SA's local elections are on track, addressing governance improvements despite logistical ...

It is going to be a fascinating year for South Africa. We can expect significant developments on economy and politics as the ...

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While protest remains a legitimate democratic tool, it cannot substitute for sustained electoral participation. The 2026 local government elections offer an opportunity to change course – to move ...

Ongoing instability in South Sudan threatens East Africa’s regional integration and ...

The United States is veering toward apartheid politics, the system of institutionalized racism in South Africa from 1948 ...