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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has financially backed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Sona. (GCIS)

Godongwana financially backs Ramaphosa’s tough talk on crime

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The allocation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State of the Nation address (Sona) that the defence force will be deployed alongside the police to combat illegal mining […]

  • Eyaaz
2 min read

African Union High-Level Review of Governance, Peace and Security Policy Frameworks

For the remainder of the year, the African Union Commission will continue to guide the review process with a view to generating a High-Level Panel Report

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Djibouti’s foreign minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February. Photo: sourced

Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf criticises African leaders for inaction on conflicts

The outspoken foreign minister will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read