JOHANNESBURG REWRITES THE SCRIPT: SOUTH AFRICA’S G20 MOMENT SIGNALS AN AFRICAN CENTURY TAKING SHAPE
In a year defined by geopolitical fractures and waning Western dominance, South Africa’s G20 Presidency delivered something unexpected. It delivered clarity. The Johannesburg Declaration doesn’t just elevate African priorities but it reframes the moral and political architecture of the global order. And in doing so, it reveals a South Africa the world may have underestimated. […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONCLUDES WORKING VISIT TO CANADA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on 17 June 2025, concluded his working visit to Canada where he participated in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, on the margins of the G7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The Group of Seven (G7) consists of the largest advanced economies namely: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the […]
AFRICA MONTH: CELEBRATING 62 YEARS OF THE AFRICAN UNION
The African Union (previously known as the Organization of African Unity) commemorates its 62nd year since it was established. Over this period, numerous developments have been undertaken, considerable setbacks have been interrogated, corrective courses of action applied, and new resolutions have emerged having political and commercial facets. One of the most significant moments in the […]
AFRICA MONTH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICA TO REWRITE ITS FUTURE
The commemoration of Africa Month in May, and particularly Africa Day on 25 May, remains a pivotal moment for the African continent to showcase its cultural heritage, economic potential, and pan-African spirit to the world. Africa Month commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now known as the African Union (AU). Its […]
AFRICAN LITERARY ICON NGUGI WA THIONG’O DIES
Africa’s literary giant Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o is no more. His daughter, who is also a writer, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, announced in a Facebook post that he passed on early Wednesday 28th May. He was 87 years old. The Kenyan scholar, author, trailblazing academic and simply one of the continent’s most influential shapeshifters will be […]
AFRICA DAY 2025: INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT JUSTICE IS A FALLACY
On this year’s May 25th, Africa stands at a crossroads. As we mark Africa Day, we honor the historic formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union (AU). We must be earnest, however, in reflecting not only on the past, but also the present and future of Africa. It […]
THE 15TH THABO MBEKI AFRICA DAY LECTURE
Theme: The State of the Continent – Reigniting the African RenaissanceVenue: Johari Rotana, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania | 18–25 May 2025 Foreword and Program Overview Under the distinguished aegis of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF), in strategic partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and esteemed Tanzanian collaborators, the 15th iteration […]
PRESIDENT XI JINPING SENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO 38TH AU SUMMIT
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people. In the face of the current complex and intertwined international situation, the Global South, represented by China and Africa, has grown significantly, Xi noted. Over the past year, the AU has […]