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Sylvia Chebet
Sylvia Chebet is a Senior Editor at TRT Afrika.
Sylvia Chebet is a Senior Editor at TRT Afrika.
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South Africa's ICJ case against Israel: The price of principle and the politics of power
Driven by memories of apartheid and a conviction that international law must apply equally to all, South Africa took Israel to the ICJ over Gaza. The move has strained Pretoria's ties with powerful allies, and carried economic and diplomatic costs.
7 min read
Climate justice: Africa prepares to challenge broken promises at COP31
Africa is demanding accountability for climate finance commitments, warning that unfulfilled promises are undermining its climate ambitions. At COP31, negotiators are pushing to turn pledges into tangible action.
7 min read
Blood feathers: The cruelty behind fashion’s ostrich plume
An investigation by World Animal Protection has uncovered ostriches in South Africa being cornered, bagged and plucked with pliers to supply the fashion industry.
6 min read
From five babies to a fight for survival: Africa’s multiple-birth challenge
Multiple births can turn the joy of a pregnancy into a high-risk medical journey, with the dangers rising as the number of babies increases. But are African health systems prepared when multiple pregnancies turn into medical emergencies?
8 min read
Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns
On World Hepatitis Day, WHO is urging African countries to break down the barriers that still leave millions of people undiagnosed and untreated, warning that the tools to eliminate the disease exist but must reach every mother, newborn and community
4 min read
Winning without a vaccine: Uganda's path to Ebola-free status
As Uganda inches closer to an Ebola-free status, its success against a rare strain without a licensed vaccine or dedicated treatment offers a powerful lesson in how preparedness, scientific expertise and community trust can defeat deadly diseases.
6 min read
Justice or Symbolism? Can Bozizé's trial in absentia deliver closure for CAR's Bossembélé victims?
As former Central African Republic president Francois Bozize faces crimes against humanity charges in absentia, survivors of the Bossembélé atrocities are left confronting a difficult question: can a trial deliver justice when the accused is absent?
6 min read
The politics of blame: Why migrants have become targets in South Africa’s economic crisis
As Ghanaian migrant Sylvester Boakye recounts his escape from violence in South Africa, analysts argue that recurring anti-migrant tensions reflect not only hostility toward foreigners, but also economic frustration and political opportunism
7 min read
France’s African reset: Can Paris escape its colonial shadow?
After losing key allies across the Sahel, France is courting new partners in Africa. But can investment pledges and promises of equality overcome decades of mistrust?
8 min read
South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity
As anti-migrant sentiment intensifies in South Africa, Africans across the continent are questioning whether Pan-Africanism remains a living ideal or merely a political slogan. For many, the gap between rhetoric and reality has never been more clear.
6 min read
