Archive - AfriCheck.

White House, Hot Seat.

Has South Africa succeeded in resetting its US relations?

May 28 •

Jacques du Preez

March 2025

How SA's longstanding belligerence against Washington has come home to roost.

Mar 9 •

Jacques du Preez

February 2025

Africa Update Feb 9 - All Aboard!

Is South African Rail Back On Track?

Feb 7 •

Jacques du Preez

Whats up with Africa in 2025

What last year says about the year ahead.

Feb 5 •

Jacques du Preez

January 2025

The Great Shakeup

How Recent Elections are Reshaping Southern African Politics.

Jan 2 •

Jacques du Preez

September 2024

Facing down the Oil Mafia

The Dangote Refinery & The Future of Nigeria.

Sep 8, 2024 •

Jacques du Preez

July 2024

Africa Update : July Week 3

Kenya protests spark continental copycats and recent Anglo American interim results highlight SA's logistics challenges.

Jul 28, 2024 •

Jacques du Preez

Africa Update : July Week 2

FGM ban upheld, an East African fuel crisis, and a crazy week for cocoa.

Jul 19, 2024 •

Jacques du Preez

This Week in Africa : July 2024 Week 1

As Kenyan President William Ruto faces off with a local protest movement that seeks to unseat him in retaliation for proposed tax hikes, West African…

Jul 9, 2024 •

Jacques du Preez

A US Pivot to Southern Africa?

An ongoing Zimbabwe Zambia spat draws attention Washingtons regional intentions

Jul 1, 2024 •

Jacques du Preez

May 2024

Security Update : West Africa May 5th.

There appears to be no end in sight for the broader sahel crisis. As Chad gears up for elections, US troops receive a threatening communique which…

May 6, 2024 •

Jacques du Preez

April 2024

East & Southern Africa Security Update 10 April 2024

This week finds many key countries in Southern & Eastern Africa at a crossroads. Somalia struggles to assert federal governemnt control amid ongoing…

Apr 10, 2024 •

Jacques du Preez

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