ANC Breaks with Former President Zuma: Implications for South African Politics Roman DialoFebruary 4, 2024030 views The African National Congress (ANC) has suspended former South African President Jacob Zuma after he called for the election of a new party, signaling a major rupture within the ruling… Read more
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Presents Five-Point Plan to End Sudan Conflict Roman DialoJanuary 27, 2024024 views German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is intensifying efforts to bring an end to the protracted Sudan conflict by unveiling a comprehensive five-point plan. Read more
Visit to a Often Forgotten Region Roman DialoJanuary 27, 2024026 views Foreign Minister Baerbock’s visit to South Sudan on Friday will primarily focus on the ongoing civil war that has been raging in the region since April. Millions of people have… Read more
Over 70 Dead in Gold Mine Accident Roman DialoJanuary 27, 2024026 views The exact cause of the accident is still unclear, but at least 70 people have been killed in a gold mine in Mali. The country is one of the largest… Read more
Why More Yemenis are Supporting the Houthis Roman DialoJanuary 24, 2024065 views In the south of Yemen, many people are generally hostile towards the Houthi rebels. However, they often view the group’s attacks in the Red Sea positively. Read more
Cameroon Aims to Vaccinate Hundreds of Thousands of Children Roman DialoJanuary 22, 20240750 views Cameroon has launched the world’s first vaccination campaign against malaria, marking a milestone in the decades-long efforts to control the disease. Read more
Cholera: The Epidemic of Inequality Roman DialoJanuary 22, 20240482 views For several months, cholera has been rampant in southern Africa. Over 200,000 cases have been reported, with 3,500 deaths from the disease so far, and vaccines are on their way. Read more
Cape Verde Declared Malaria-Free Roman DialoJanuary 22, 20240257 views Good news for the archipelago of Cape Verde. The island nation in the Atlantic has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more
African Bishops Oppose Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Roman DialoJanuary 22, 20240100 views In late 2023, the Vatican proposed the blessing of same-sex couples by priests. The bishops of Africa have responded, calling it a “shockwave” and rejecting the proposal. Read more
Controversy Surrounds Early Release of Oscar Pistorius on Parole Roman DialoJanuary 6, 20240444 views Oscar Pistorius, the former world-class sprinter convicted of murdering his girlfriend, has been released on parole and temporarily resides in his uncle’s house in Pretoria, South Africa. Read more