Academics have shaped Sudan's political history, and may do it again: Sudanese protesters are demanding the departure of President Omar al-Bashir. EPA-EFE/STRINGERSudanese academics are taking a leading role in protests against President Omar al-Bashir. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa spoke to Willow Berridge about their role in the country’s previous uprisings. … [Read more...] about Academics have shaped Sudan’s political history, and may do it again | The Conversation
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Why Western Sahara remains one of Africa’s most divisive political issues | The Conversation
Why Western Sahara remains one of Africa's most divisive political issues: A Sahrawi refugee carries a flag of the Democratic Arab Republic of Sahara. MOHAMED MESSARA/EPASouth Africa and Namibia hosted a “solidarity conference with Western Sahara”, convened by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 25 and 26 March 2019 in Pretoria. The summit opened with a call … [Read more...] about Why Western Sahara remains one of Africa’s most divisive political issues | The Conversation
Land reform in South Africa is doomed unless freed from political point-scoring | The Conversation
Land reform in South Africa is doomed unless freed from political point-scoring: Villagers till their fields in South Africa's North West Province. Access to land for small holder farmers remains unresolved. Epa/Jon HrusaBlack landlessness has become a convenient weapon for political populists in South Africa. With elections around the corner, the lingering questions about … [Read more...] about Land reform in South Africa is doomed unless freed from political point-scoring | The Conversation
South Africans are finally set to know who funds their political parties | The Conversation
South Africans are finally set to know who funds their political parties: A new law will promote transparency in the funding of political parties in South Africa. EFE-EPA/Nic BothmaSouth African President Ramaphosa has finally signed into law a new bill aimed at regulating the funding of political parties. It was approved by Parliament in June 2018. The Political Party … [Read more...] about South Africans are finally set to know who funds their political parties | The Conversation
SA News: Zimbabwe Crisis: I have requested formal meetings with President Mnangagwa, civil society bodies, and political parties in Harare next week
Zimbabwe Crisis: I have requested formal meetings with President Mnangagwa, civil society bodies, and political parties in Harare next week: The letter is attached here. Today we are here at the Embassy of Zimbabwe in South Africa to begin the process of ensuring peace and stability is restored in our neighbouring Zimbabwe, and to see her ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Zimbabwe Crisis: I have requested formal meetings with President Mnangagwa, civil society bodies, and political parties in Harare next week
