Kenya's President Wiliam Ruto demands two permanent seats for Africa in the UN Security Council in 2026
Where is Africa’s permanent seat at the United Nations table?
Cynthia Thanda On 23 September 2009, during the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Muammar Gaddafi, President of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, criticised the structural inequalities of the United Nations.…
23 September 2026
A beneficiary of the Cornubia Housing Project speaks to Swedish Ambassador to South Africa Her Excellency Anna-Karin Eneström (out of photo) while other residents listen in with smiles. Photos: Moses Magadza, SADC PF.
From flood trauma to homes of dignity: Swedish Ambassador hears stories of hope in eThekwini
By Moses Magadza in Durban, South Africa For families once uprooted by devastating floods, the newly built flats in Cornubia, Durban, South Africa represent more than shelter. They offer safety, dignity, legal ownership, and the…
17 September 2026
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FROM SOIL TO PLATE: THE KIGALI DECLARATION & AFRICA’S FIGHT TO FIX ITS FOOD SYSTEM
By Fortune Madondo Africa’s Plan To Feed Itself Africa has a new $10 billion plan to feed itself by 2030. But at the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) held in Kigali, 5,000 delegates from…
16 September 2026
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Professor Anil Chuturgoon.
UKZN calls for people-centred climate action as Sweden on the Road dialogue begins
By Moses Magadza DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has called for climate policies that recognise the unequal effects of climate change and place vulnerable communities, particularly women, children and young people,…
16 September 2026
Dr Vusi Mazibuko, Executive Director at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.
eThekwini seeks practical climate partnership with Sweden
By Moses Magadza DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has called for deeper cooperation with Sweden in disaster preparedness, climate resilience, sustainable human settlements and support for communities vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Dr…
16 September 2026
From left: UKZN’s Westville Campus Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation Professor Anil Chuturgoon, Sweden’s Ambassador to South Africa, Her Excellency Ms Anna Karin Eneström, SADC PF SG Ms Boemo Sekgoma and Dr Normah Zondo.
Sweden-backed dialogue charts rights-centred response to climate crisis, says SG
By Moses Magadza DURBAN, South Africa – The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma, has hailed Sweden for bringing diplomacy closer to communities and creating a powerful platform for collective…
16 September 2026
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Ntuli (right) presents Ambassador Eneström with a traditional African vessel as a token of appreciation. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF
Sweden and KwaZulu-Natal eye stronger cooperation on climate action, skills and gender equality
By Moses Magadza DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – Sweden and KwaZulu-Natal have expressed interest in deepening cooperation in climate action, gender equality, education, innovation, skills development and trade, building on the longstanding relationship between Sweden and…
16 September 2026
Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström. Photo: Embassy of Sweden
Sweden-led dialogue on climate action, gender equality and SRHR set for UKZN
By Moses Magadza The Embassy of Sweden convened a high-level, youth-centred dialogue on the intersection of climate change, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at the…
11 September 2026
SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma.
SADC PF urges political parties to open pathways for young people to lead now
By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has called on political parties and public institutions to dismantle barriers that confine young people to the margins of political life and create…
11 September 2026
THE THUCYDIDES TRAP”: AFRICA REMAINS A BATTLEGROUND, NOT A STAKEHOLDER
By Fortune Madondo As the established ruling power, the United States of America sees its global dominance shaken by the rise of China; Africa is paying the price. Caught between Washington’s fear and Beijing’s ambition,…
10 September 2026
