Ducking the crossfire doesn’t mean staying neutral – Africa should take independent, principled positions that support the UN Charter.
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Politics and Society Cartoon | “Africa has suffered enough of the burden of history” Pres Macky Sall
African leaders have called for reforms of the United Nations system. The AU chairperson and Senegal’s President Macky Sall said Africa “does not want to be the breeding ground of a new Cold War.”
Politics and Society Ideology matters in unravelling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Ideology informs foreign policy practice. Behaviour that could – for better or worse – influence individual lives.
Politics and Society US debates bill to counter ‘malign’ Russian activities in Africa
A new law to punish states that back certain Russian actions could have major implications for African countries.
Politics and Society The war in Ukraine: Africa risks paying a heavy price for neutrality
The Ukraine crisis is significantly increasing political stress and potential conflict throughout Africa.
Politics and Society Ukraine war reveals Africa divided
Russia’s invasion of its West-leaning neighbour revives Cold War faultlines and shows its influence across the continent.
Politics and Society Russia-Ukraine war: decoding how African countries voted at the UN
The resolution is not legally binding, but is an expression of the views of the UN membership.
Politics and Society The unbearable lightness of being Ukraine
History has run off the groove of the ‘liberal world order’ and on to a new trajectory, propelled by Russia’s attack on Ukraine, for which all sides are responsible and deserving of blame.
Politics and Society United Nations Human Rights Council stands with elite athlete Caster Semenya
The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution tabled by South Africa to defend Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya’s right to participate in sports. The world champion is currently challenging proposals by the International Association of Athletics Federations to restrict natural testosterone levels in female athletes.