The Future of Energy Geopolitics: Africa’s Coalitions for a New Era
On 19 May, SAIIA hosted a roundtable alongside the Global Partnerships Conference 2026 to explore how commitments from South Africa’s G20 presidency can be embedded in the Compact on International Cooperation and carried forward to the UK’s 2028 presidency.
Beyond the Ballot: Electoral Reform, Coalitions and Civil Society Power
On 11 and 12 May, SAIIA hosted a conference that brought together civil society, academia and researchers to engage on critical questions around democracy, civil society, governance and electoral reform.
Futures of Green Industrialisation: Advancing AU and BRICS Energy Transitions
On 7 May, we launched two new research papers on power dynamics in BRICS energy governance and pathways for advancing green industrialisation in the AU.
Canada’s Place in a Turbulent World: Our Realities, Priorities and the Importance of Middle Power Partnerships
SAIIA’s Western Cape branch hosted a discussion on where Canada and South Africa might best work together in the spirit of middle power alignment on 30 March.
G20 Strategic Roundtable: Sustaining Africa’s G20 Agenda Across Global Processes
On 26 March, SAIIA and AUDA-NEPAD hosted a dialogue to reflect on how Africa could sustain the momentum under South Africa’s 2025 G20 leadership.
Nuclear Energy in Times of War: Militarisation and the Protection of Nuclear Power Plants
On 25 March, we analysed nuclear safety and the role of international sanctions in a changing world where nuclear installations have become military targets in multiple conflicts.
Africa’s Role in Shaping WTO Reform for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
On 24 and 25 March, SAIIA, the Remaking Trade Project, ODI Global, TNIF, the IRIC and TESS hosted a workshop on how Africa can shape WTO reform.
What’s Next After 100 Years of Nationalism? South Africa 1924-2024
On 10 March, SAIIA’s Western Cape branch hosted an event looking at 100 years of nationalism in South Africa by Moeletsi Mbeki.
Advancing Green Industrialisation in Africa Summit
From 3 to 6 March, SAIIA’s Futures Programme convened a summit to explore how renewable energy initiatives can scale into inclusive green industrial ecosystems across Africa.
Shaping Multilateral Peace and Security Reforms: The Role of Africa and Europe
SAIIA and the ECDPM hosted a webinar on 24 February to discuss ways that Africa and Europe could work together to make global peace and security governance more representative and effective.