Contributions
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East Africa must not slide into total authoritarianism
Martha Karua warns that East African governments are criminalising dissent, after Uganda deported her and barred her from joining Kizza Besigye’s legal defence.
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Why South Africa’s future depends on the law, not mob justice
Johannesburg unrest exposes rising populism and xenophobia. As protests grow, South Africa faces a critical choice: uphold the rule of law or risk deeper division through fear, failure, and mob justice.
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Delegation of the Democratic Alliance Visits Liberal Partners in Brussels and Berlin
DA delegation visited Brussels and Berlin (22–28 June 2025) hosted by FNF to boost liberal ties on energy and EU–Africa relations, meeting MEPs, EU officials, FDP leaders, and Deputy Minister Ashor Sarupen.
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Trump’s Stage, Ramaphosa’s test
President Ramaphosa’s U.S. visit turned political theatre as Trump revived false claims of a “white farmer genocide” in South Africa — a myth disproven by data but still popular with his conservative base.
