While international law is based on equal sovereignty for all states, the rules-based international order upholds hegemony on the principle of sovereign inequality. The rules-based international order is commonly presented as international law plus international human rights law, which appears benign and progressive. However, this entails introducing contradictory principles and rules. The consequence is a… Continue reading How the US Tried to Replace International Law with its own Twisted Creation
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Is G20 Solidarity and Sustainability Possible in an Age of Northern Protectionism and a Hobbled Global South?
South Africa, and Africa’s, G20 in 2025 comes at a time of deepening geopolitical and geo-economic fractures, conflicts, and a cost-of-living crisis. We are told that hosting large international events brings prestige on the global stage, but it is expensive and does not necessarily lead to concrete development outcomes. There is an African proverb: “If… Continue reading Is G20 Solidarity and Sustainability Possible in an Age of Northern Protectionism and a Hobbled Global South?
China-Africa Cooperation in EV Production is One of the Best Ways of Cutting Carbon Emissions
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, witnessing two weeks of intense debates among delegates from world countries on how best to save the planet. The conference discussed topics such as climate finance, adaptation measures, and the strategies to support… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation in EV Production is One of the Best Ways of Cutting Carbon Emissions
China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: Unlocking New Opportunities for Africa-China Trade Growth
On December 1, 2024, China implemented a new policy granting zero-tariff treatment to 100% of tariff lines on products originating from the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) that have diplomatic relations with China. Among the beneficiaries of this initiative are 33 African nations, marking a significant milestone in Africa-China economic relations. This transformative policy aligns… Continue reading China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: Unlocking New Opportunities for Africa-China Trade Growth
From Film to Digital – Reflections From A Newshound
The announcement that City Press will be going fully digital takes me back to a rather ugly incident 22 years ago. I was covering Jacob Baby Jake Matlala’s final boxing match for the Sunday Sun at The Carnival City on a Saturday night. City Press and Sunday Sun, located in the same building and both… Continue reading From Film to Digital – Reflections From A Newshound
Language as Violence: Black Lives Don’t Matter, Even to Blacks
A nation’s soul is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. By this measure, South Africa stands on shaky ground, its promises of equality and justice faltering under the burden of inequality and neglect. The slogan ‘Not Yet Uhuru’ captures the unfulfilled promise of freedom—a dream deferred by systemic oppression and the indifference and… Continue reading Language as Violence: Black Lives Don’t Matter, Even to Blacks
The Truth About Xinjiang and its Uygur Population
Western governments and media, particularly in the United States, have persisted with a years-long smear campaign targeting China over issues related to Xinjiang. However, their claims often lack proper context and are based on false information intended to undermine China’s growing influence on the global stage. The reality in Xinjiang is a different story with… Continue reading The Truth About Xinjiang and its Uygur Population
Inner Mongolia’s Pastoral Practices Can Be Adapted By Nigeria For The Management Of Its Grasslands
Imagine sipping on a cup of traditional Inner Mongolian tea, its warmth seeping into your soul as you gaze out at the endless expanse of lush grasslands. The scene is like a painting, where horses gallop carelessly, and cows and sheep graze contentedly under the vast blue sky. This picturesque landscape of Hulun Buir in… Continue reading Inner Mongolia’s Pastoral Practices Can Be Adapted By Nigeria For The Management Of Its Grasslands
The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Advocates The Deepening Of South-South Cooperation
As prominent members of the Global South, China and African nations have a historic responsibility to uphold peace and promote common development against a backdrop of intertwined challenges and opportunities. Over 100 scholars hailing from China and about 50 African nations reviewed decades of China-Africa cooperation, discussed future paths for global development, and adopted the… Continue reading The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Advocates The Deepening Of South-South Cooperation
President Xi’s Governance Of China Outlines Ideals Behind China’s Achievements In Domestic And International Sphere
The fourth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China contains a comprehensive record of the impressive practices of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with Xi Jinping at its core in responding to the changes and challenges unseen in a century, and rallying and leading the whole Party and the Chinese people towards the goal of building… Continue reading President Xi’s Governance Of China Outlines Ideals Behind China’s Achievements In Domestic And International Sphere