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Seeking solutions: Sudan’s war is no longer just a Sudanese tragedy. It is a continental stress test, say the two writers and it is unfolding largely without decisive African leadership. Photo: File

Lack of principled African leadership, action in Sudan

What began in April 2023 as a power struggle between the leaders of the SAF and RSF has evolved into widespread abuses, generating the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with…

Fast moving: The Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) launched a food distribution campaign targeting
100 000 vulnerable households across Malawi in February. Photo: Radio Islam Malawi/Facebook

Malawi’s aid vacuum draws new actors

As Western donors pull back and food insecurity deepens in the landlocked south-eastern African nation, the rise of a UK-registered Islamic charity is exposing both the necessity…

Irish Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond, visiting a school in Liberia, April. (Photo supplied)

Ireland to make education a focal point at G20 meet in SA

The country is officially the most educated in the world, and its economy has benefited greatly from this

Irish Minister of State Neale Richmond gives an address at the Africa Ireland Trade Horizons conference. (Supplied)

Irish state minister: Visa imposed on South Africans harsh, but necessary

Neale Richmond said the Irish government was aware of the effect this has had businesses and people, but the move was constantly under review

Irish business leaders: Africa key to increasing agriculture, food production

The continent imported more than $55 billion worth of food last year, projected to double to $110 billion in 2025

Glucksman Ireland House NYU and NYU Pipes and Drums march in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (Kate Lord/New York University)

Looking to the future with confidence this St Patrick’s Day

Ireland salutes its strong links with South Africa as the countries work together in an uncertain world

Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine

Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people

Interconnected: Stephen Hobbs’ show The Visitors, on at the David Krut Gallery in Joburg, reflects on our relationship with nature.

Stephen Hobbs: Of man-made forests and the hidden work of fungi

Exhibition delves into the connections and balance between urban life and nature

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

A tale of two risings: Ireland and South Africa

There are marked parallels between the two countries’ liberation wars

Green lights or red tape? Navigating Ireland’s new visa plans 

It’s important for travellers to be aware of potential changes and plan accordingly, to ensure hassle-free travel experiences

Palestine Supporters Demonstrate In Front Of The International Court Of Justice. (Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Spain joins South Africa’s Gaza case at International Court of Justice

Spain is one of the European countries that has been most critical of Israel over the war in Gaza

Game, bet and match: The Springboks in action against Tonga in their Rugby World Cup game in Marseille, France, on Sunday. (Christophe Simon/AFP)

Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom

Kriel or Am? Pollard or Libbok? Nails are being bitten as the South African team heads for the quarter-finals

All eyes on Boks and Ireland for epic clash

Will Manie Libbok spot-kick at number 10? Arguably the better kicker, Handré Pollard is back from injury

Fighting for LGBTQI rights:  A pride parade in Dublin. (Szymon Barylski/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

SA activist seeks asylum in Ireland

Former Khayelitsha resident Bulelani Mfaco is leading a campaign for the protection of refugee rights in that country

It seems that politicians aren’t paying attention to the floods, fires and droughts spinning our world out of control.

Floods in Ireland: A postcard from the edge of the climate crisis

It seems that politicians aren’t paying attention to the floods, fires and droughts spinning our world out of control

Homeboy: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland knows the Dunluce Links course like the back of his hand. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP)

Homeground advantage

With the Irish fans behind him and a consistent period of top play, Rory McIlroy is the favourite

Consumer price index: People need to realise that material consumption does not lead to a good life; rather, it leads to towering waste that is killing our planet. (David Gray/Reuters)

Planet Earth: Declare an emergency

Humans must urgently redefine a good quality life — and it should not include buying stuff

Ireland is tethered to Britain through a common history, enmeshed economies and a border with the British province of Northern Ireland that held up negotiations for months. (Paul Faith/AFP)

How Ireland beat Britain in the Brexit divorce battle

Some British hardliners had argued that Ireland would simply follow along in any exit deal — a sentiment that caused outrage among many Irish people

The British prime minister is also expected to visit Robben Island where former president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for decades to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. (Reuters/Andreas Gebert)

May faces cabinet as Brexit deadline looms

The British Prime Minister said Monday her government was working "extremely hard" to save a deal

The British prime minister is also expected to visit Robben Island where former president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for decades to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. (Reuters/Andreas Gebert)

Tensions rise as EU prepares for final Brexit stretch

After pitching her Brexit plan to the other EU leaders, British PM Theresa May will leave them to discuss their next steps without her on Thursday