Category: Politics

The recent signing of the Land Expropriation Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa is a watershed moment in South Africa’s democratic journey, one that resonates deeply with the principles of transformative constitutionalism as articulated by former Deputy Chief Justice Pius Langa. Langa, in his seminal work, described transformative constitutionalism as a process of “large-scale social change…

China has taken action against the US over President Trump’s tariff increase, filing a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move comes after Trump imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, citing concerns over China’s failure to stem the flow of migrants and illegal drugs into the US. China’s Ministry of Commerce has expressed…

At the heart of their campaign lies a desire to undermine South Africa’s democratic processes and constitutional laws. Key Objectives of Afriforum and Solidarity’s Misinformation Campaign: The African National Congress (ANC) has condemned Afriforum’s actions, accusing them of spreading misinformation and peddling lies about South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to meet with AfriForum,…

In a ground-breaking moment that signified a profound change in African politics, President Nandi Ndaitwah Netumbo emerged as the transformation for Namibia that generations of African gender activists have been yearning for. Her rising to the nation’s highest office not only presents an opportunity to dismantle enduring gender barriers but also embodies an unwavering dedication…

Canada has imposed sanctions on Rwanda due to its involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict. The sanctions include: Suspension of Export Permits: Canada will no longer issue new export permits to Rwanda. No New Business Deals: Canadian businesses are prohibited from entering into new deals with Rwandan entities. Cancellation of Events: All…

31 January 2025Themba Makamu In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Great Lakes region, one leader stands as both a symbol of Rwanda’s transformation and a controversial figure driving regional instability: Paul Kagame. While his supporters view him as the architect of Rwanda’s recovery from the 1994 genocide, critics argue that Kagame has become a…