Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says recurring military coups in the Sahel are partly driven by public frustration over political power remaining in the hands of a few influential families, despite regular elections. He was speaking at a biannual conversation hosted by the University of South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the university's Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria on Friday. Channel Africa's Michael Mbewe reports.

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says recurring military coups in the Sahel are partly driven by public frustration over political power remaining in the hands of a few influential families, despite regular elections. He was speaking at a biannual conversation hosted by the University of South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the university's Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria on Friday. Channel Africa's Michael Mbewe reports.

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Thabo Mbeki Links Sahel Coups to Public Frustration Over Political Dynasties and Concentration of Powe

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Mozambique is seeking to attract more investment from South Africa into its natural gas sector as it works to advance major energy projects and strengthen regional economic ties. The country has substantial gas reserves, but security concerns, financing challenges and the need for reliable infrastructure remain obstacles to developing the industry. Innocent Semosa reports.

Mozambique Seeks South African Investment to Unlock Natural Gas Potential and Boost Regional Energy Cooperation

The 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop has concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Southern African Development Community member states assessing their readiness for the 2026-2027 El Niño season and other potential hazards. The four-day meeting, organised by SADC, the European Union and other partners, produced a regional preparedness snapshot outlining how countries plan to respond to possible humanitarian impacts. Sisi Segalo reports.

The 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop has concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Southern African Development Community member states assessing their readiness for the 2026-2027 El Ni&ntilde;o season and other potential hazards. The four-day meeting, organised by SADC, the European Union and other partners, produced a regional preparedness snapshot outlining how countries plan to respond to possible humanitarian impacts. Sisi Segalo reports.

SADC Countries Assess Disaster Readiness for 2026–2027 El Niño Season at Johannesburg Workshop

The African Union has renewed calls for the immediate and unconditional lifting of unilateral sanctions against Zimbabwe, declaring that the restrictive measures continue to impose a severe socio-economic toll on the nation. In an official statement issued by AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day on Sunday, the continental body emphasized that the restrictions actively block Zimbabwe's access to international financial systems and deter foreign direct investment. Fully aligning its position with SADC, the AU argued that the persistent economic barriers critically undermine regional integration efforts, Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 development plan, and the broader targets of the AU's Agenda 2063.We are now joined by Kevin Tutani, Political Economist at Zano Guru Advisory Zimbabwe - a financial consultancy firm

The African Union has renewed calls for the immediate and unconditional lifting of unilateral sanctions against Zimbabwe, declaring that the restrictive measures continue to impose a severe socio-economic toll on the nation. In an official statement issued by AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day on Sunday, the continental body emphasized that the restrictions actively block Zimbabwe's access to international financial systems and deter foreign direct investment. Fully aligning its position with SADC, the AU argued that the persistent economic barriers critically undermine regional integration efforts, Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 development plan, and the broader targets of the AU's Agenda 2063.We are now joined by Kevin Tutani, Political Economist at Zano Guru Advisory Zimbabwe - a financial consultancy firm

Thabo Mbeki Links Sahel Coups to Public Frustration Over Political Dynasties and Concentration of Powe

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