. Crystal Orderson writes about the threats to #Botswana’s economy as the elections draw near. SALC’s Melusi Simelane cautions that the country’s IEC should emphasise open, free and fair elections. FinancialMail #CivicRights #Africa [READ] businesslive.co.za/fm/features/20…

“Change is here”: The Botswana Democratic Party is out after nearly six decades in power, as President Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes defeat to the UDC’s Boko. Who is the first man who will govern from outside the liberation party? Read more in carien du plessis' piece. 👇 ➡️

And just like that after more than 60 years in power the ruling BDP was booted out. Is it GNU loading ? As I wrote Diamonds are no longer forever #BotswanaDecides2024 #botswanaelections

Playing the long game … My latest.⁦FinancialMail⁩. Paul Mashatile’s dilemma businesslive.co.za/fm/features/20…

The role of #deputypresident is not a glamorous one, especially in the #ANC. If you hold that position you have no reliable power base and serve at the pleasure of the #president, which means that he can fire you. Read more: businesslive.co.za/fm/features/20… #Mashatile #politics #SA

#G20 South Africa’s priority areas. My latest for FinancialMail.

“ Cape Town is a tale of two cities” -Crystal Orderson

[LIVE NOW🔴] #eNCA editor Aakash Bramdeo and guest editor Crystal Orderson say the ANC #January8Statement should have prioritised job creation. Tune in to #TheRoundtable, on #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The latest edition of #IJRWeeklyLens is out! Is it "Renew or Perish" for the ANC? 🗨️ Crystal Orderson Read more ➡️ ijr.org.za/home/wp-conten…

🟡Semafor Africa Editor Yinka Adegoke joins Crystal Orderson, Nico Minde, PhD and JAMES BAYS on Inside Story to break down the situation in DRC, where an offensive by Rwanda-backed rebels risks igniting a broader regional conflict. youtube.com/watch?v=DwgwhU…

[LIVE NOW 🔴] Things are heating up on #TheRoundTable with Faith J Daniels 🌻, Mmanaledi Mataboge-Mashetla, guest editors Makhudu Sefara and Crystal Orderson. Tune in to #DStv403

[LIVE NOW 🔴] Our guest editor Crystal Orderson weighs in on the DRC conflict. Happening now on #TheRoundtable with Faith J Daniels 🌻, Mmanaledi Mataboge-Mashetla and Makhudu Sefara. #DStv403

This Al Jazeera English "Start Here" report on the catastrophic reality of "What’s happening in DR Congo?" is so well-done. Valuable analysis from Crisis Group colleague Richard Moncrieff, former colleague Jason Stearns & Fred Bauma Crystal Orderson Maina King'ori aje.io/xwwuqz

Congrats @crystalorderson Your podcast has been selected as one of the 100 Best Africa Podcasts on the web by Feedspot podcast.feedspot.com/africa_podcast…

People in Cape Town, South Africa protest against journalists’ killings and the genocide in Gaza. 📸 Crystal Orderson

The targeting & killing of journalists in Gaza & the failure of the media to show collective solidarity & to take collective action is…incomprehensible. I feel a such profound sense of shame & failure. It’s not just the death of journalists. It’s the death of journalism. 1/

The blood of our martyred journalists in Gaza has not yet dried before the Israeli occupation forces committed another crime against Al Jazeera cameraman Mohammed Salama, together with three other photojournalists.

WHAT!!! Yoh! Death is something else💔💔

📢The latest IJR Lens on Africa by Crystal Orderson is out! This past year has been turbulent, marked by major geopolitical shifts, strained US–Africa relations, the rise of Gen Z protest movements & deepening humanitarian crises. Read the roundup 🔗 ijr.org.za/resources/the-…