Can we leave Africa’s defence in the hands of others?
The Ukraine war is another red flag in the area of defence equipment. Can Africa afford to outsource this vital resource? asks Ivor Ichikowitz.
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Africa’s Stockholm syndrome
Despite the degrading and abusive treatment African students faced in Ukraine, some wanted to remain there, in spite of the war. Why do we Africans return to our abuser time and time again? asks Moky Makura.
Ukraine – the deadly chessboard
What are the motives of the various players in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and is Africa reading the game correctly? Analysis by Onyekachi Wambu.
Could Pretoria’s reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine put it on the wrong side of history?
South Africa’s muted response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine could risk leaving it on the wrong side of history, writes Stephen Williams.
Ukraine: Why we must cut short this war
Professor of Political Science and former UN envoy to Libya Ghassan Salamé offers his vision of global geopolitics in this unprecedented time of crisis.
Racism in Western reporting of the Ukraine war. How should we respond?
Some Western commentators have expressed surprise that the death and destruction normally reserved for the non-White world should be taking place in ‘civilised’ Europe.