Government Policy

Rethinking democratic reversals in Africa

Democracy is simply put as the government of the people, by the people and for the people while government is said to be responsible for creating and enforcing the rules of a society, defence, foreign affairs, the economy, and public services.

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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 August 2023

A. Issues in the environment1. BRICS XV Summit and the Johannesburg II Declaration1.1. South Africa hosted a successful BRICS XV Summit that adopted the historic Johannesburg II Declaration.1.2. Cabinet expressed its appreciation to Team South Afri…

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SA congratulates Zimbabwe on recent elections

South Africa has congratulated the government and the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe on the recent elections that were held last week.“The Republic of South Africa congratulates the government and the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe for organisi…

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Zimbabwe election triggers war of words in Zambia

from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, Zambia Zambia Bureau LUSAKA, (CAJ News) THE divisive elections in Zimbabwe have heightened political tensions in neighbouring Zambia, which headed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) observer mission that c…

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Gabon shuts down internet post elections

from DIDIER NDONG in Libreville, Gabon Gabon Bureau LIBREVILLE, (CAJ News) THE indefinite cutting of internet access after elections has exacerbated Gabon’s reputation for such shutdowns to curtail dissent.The internet blackout was announced alongside…

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