The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is marking its 50th anniversary. Leaders from across the region gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, this week to commemorate five decades of regional cooperation and economic integration. To discuss the significance of the milestone - and what lies ahead for West Africa - Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Paul Ejime, an international affairs analyst and commentator on African geopolitics.

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is marking its 50th anniversary. Leaders from across the region gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, this week to commemorate five decades of regional cooperation and economic integration. To discuss the significance of the milestone - and what lies ahead for West Africa -&nbsp;Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Paul Ejime, an international affairs analyst and commentator on African geopolitics.

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Two-time South African (SA) Music Award-nominee, Sibongile Mngoma is set to make a return to the spotlight with the third instalment of a truly monumental production. On 28 and 29 March 2026, the iconic Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre will host the 10 South African Sopranos, under this year's theme of, 'From the Cross to the Crown.' The production promises to be a powerful fusion of classical opera, African sacred idioms, and dramatic narration that promises to be more than just a concert, but a spiritual statement. For more on what music lovers can expect, Sibongile spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla 

Two-time South African (SA) Music Award-nominee, Sibongile Mngoma is set to make a return to the spotlight with the third instalment of a truly monumental production. On 28 and 29 March 2026, the iconic Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre will host the 10 South African Sopranos, under this year's theme of, 'From the Cross to the Crown.' The production promises to be a powerful fusion of classical opera, African sacred idioms, and dramatic narration that promises to be more than just a concert, but a spiritual statement. For more on what music lovers can expect, Sibongile spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla&nbsp;

SA music icon, Sibongile Mngoma leads this year's 10 South African Sopranos production at Joburg Theatre

We've all seen them, the viral videos where a famous politician says something outrageous, or a celebrity appears to be endorsing a product they've never heard of. In 2026, deep fakes have moved from the fringes of the internet into our daily feeds, blurring the line between clever satire and dangerous deception. But at what point does your 'creative expression' turn into a multi-million rand defamation lawsuit? For a look at how far, is too far, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to associate at Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Lesego Makhwenkwe

We've all seen them, the viral videos where a famous politician says something outrageous, or a celebrity appears to be endorsing a product they've never heard of. In 2026, deep fakes have moved from the fringes of the internet into our daily feeds, blurring the line between clever satire and dangerous deception. But at what point does your 'creative expression' turn into a multi-million rand defamation lawsuit? For a look at how far, is too far, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to associate at Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Lesego Makhwenkwe

How far, is too far with deep fakes? : Associate at SA's Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys, Lesego Makhwenkwe says the law is lagging behind on regulations

A number of other African governments— including South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Botswana — are actively investigating recruitment networks and pursuing repatriation of their citizens.  To discuss this, we're joined by Mojúbàolú Olúfunké Okome, a professor of political science at Brooklyn College. Professor Okome's expertise includes: democratisation and economic liberalization, democracy, human rights, nationalism and ethnicity, economic and political development; among others

A number of other African governments&mdash; including South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Botswana &mdash; are actively investigating recruitment networks and pursuing repatriation of their citizens. &nbsp;To discuss this, we're joined by Moj&uacute;b&agrave;ol&uacute; Ol&uacute;funk&eacute; Okome, a professor of political science at Brooklyn College. Professor Okome's expertise includes: democratisation and economic liberalization, democracy, human rights, nationalism and ethnicity, economic and political development; among others

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