South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his decision to attend the Brics summit in Russia. This after the Government of National Unity partner- the Democratic Alliance, distanced itself from his comments on Russia being an ally to South Africa during an address at the Summit in Kazan, this week.

Some political analysts say the disagreement on the relations between South Africa and Russia, are signs of cracks in Ramaphosa's Government of National Unity.

Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Kenneth Creamer economist from Wits University.

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his decision to attend the Brics summit in Russia. This after the Government of National Unity partner- the Democratic Alliance, distanced itself from his comments on Russia being an ally to South Africa during an address at the Summit in Kazan, this week.
Some political analysts say the disagreement on the relations between South Africa and Russia, are signs of cracks in Ramaphosa's Government of National Unity.
Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Kenneth Creamer economist from Wits University.

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DA is accusing the ANC of violating GNU agreements following Ramaphosa's statements on Russia

It's time now for the Friday edition of The Discourse, and this morning we're focusing on the lasting impact of political violence on children and young people in Africa. While conflict often grabs headlines for its immediate toll, new research suggests its effects can persist for years, increasing the risk of emotional, physical and sexual violence long after the fighting has ended. The study, spanning nine African countries, highlights what researchers describe as the long shadow of political violence. To unpack the findings and what they mean for policymakers and communities, Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Olusegun Fadare, Lecturer in Development Economics at the University of Greenwich and co-author of the study

It's time now for the Friday edition of The Discourse, and this morning we're focusing on the lasting impact of political violence on children and young people in Africa. While conflict often grabs headlines for its immediate toll, new research suggests its effects can persist for years, increasing the risk of emotional, physical and sexual violence long after the fighting has ended. The study, spanning nine African countries, highlights what researchers describe as the long shadow of political violence. To unpack the findings and what they mean for policymakers and communities, Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Olusegun Fadare, Lecturer in Development Economics at the University of Greenwich and co-author of the study

University of Greenwich Study finds Africa's Political Violence Leaves Children  Prone To Emotional, Physical and Sexual Violence in Adulthood 

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Aaron Nga'mbi, Geopolitical Analyst

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Aaron Nga'mbi, Geopolitical Analyst

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The latest Henley Passport Index has revealed a widening gap in global travel freedom, with Singapore retaining the world's most powerful passport, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations. While global mobility has more than doubled over the past two decades, the report also highlights growing geopolitical inequalities, with conflict, diplomacy, and economic influence increasingly shaping passport strength. The research comes at a time when the Global Peace Index paints its bleakest picture in 20 years, revealing that the world is experiencing its highest number of conflicts since the Second World War. To unpack the findings, we spoke to Raymond Nel Associate Director Private Clients at Henley & Partners

The latest Henley Passport Index has revealed a widening gap in global travel freedom, with Singapore retaining the world's most powerful passport, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations. While global mobility has more than doubled over the past two decades, the report also highlights growing geopolitical inequalities, with conflict, diplomacy, and economic influence increasingly shaping passport strength. The research comes at a time when the Global Peace Index paints its bleakest picture in 20 years, revealing that the world is experiencing its highest number of conflicts since the Second World War. To unpack the findings, we spoke to Raymond Nel Associate Director Private Clients at Henley &amp; Partners

DA is accusing the ANC of violating GNU agreements following Ramaphosa's statements on Russia

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