Analysing Ramaphosa’s SONA amidst South Africa’s socioeconomic challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sixth annual State of the Nation Address took a nostalgic approach to the event as part of commemorating 30 years of democracy, as well as addressing what is likely to be the most highly-contested general election South Africa has seen since democratic rule. In an interview with Forbes Africa, SAIIA’s Senior Researcher, […]
South Africa’s president under pressure in state of the nation speech
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sixth State of the Nation Address is expected to be the most important speech of his presidency to date, in an election year when his ruling party risks losing its parliamentary majority for the first time. In this interview with AFP, SAIIA’s Senior Researcher, Gustavo De Carvalho, gives his predictions for the […]
Ukraine’s president considers overhaul of the country’s military leadership
The Ukraine president, Volodomyr Zelensky, says he is now considering making a major change to the leadership of his country’s war effort amid intense speculation that he is planning to remove the head of the military. In this interview with SAFM, SAIIA’s Senior Researcher, Gustavo De Carvalho, says there have been growing tensions between President […]
South Africa pushed for the elicit financial flows issue to the G20 agenda
Until 2023, South Africa was the only African country to have a permanent seat in the G20. The recent admission of the African Union (AU) to the bloc means Africa can amplify its voice in global economic governance. In this interview with Ubuntu Radio, SAIIA’s chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, unpacks some of the issues South […]
Shifting global alliances: The strategic expansion of BRICS
The BRICS bloc’s recent expansion to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates could represent a complex and multifaceted shift in global power structures, transcending simplistic views of it as merely a challenge to Western dominance. In an interview with Forbes, SAIIA’s Senior Researcher, Gustavo De Carvalho, emphasises that while this […]
Expectations for the BRICS under the chairmanship of Russia in 2024
As Russia begins its BRICS chairmanship for 2024, comments from South Africa’s Minister Naledi Pandor suggest that Moscow has already received written interest from 34 countries that want to join the bloc. SAIIA’s Senior Researcher, Gustavo De Carvalho, says this year we should expect to see stronger attempts, at least from the Russian side, to […]
Diplomatic fallout of ICJ ruling on Israel could put South Africa’s AGOA renewal at risk
The Daily Maverick reports that after taking Israel, one of the US’s key allies to court, the South African government will need agile diplomacy to save the AGOA trade agreement. SAIIA’s chief executive Elizabeth Sidiropoulos was interviewed about the potential diplomatic fallout.
Unpacking South Africa’s current population profile
The United Nations forecasts that South Africa will be home to an ageing population as early as 2030. By around 2060, it will be home to an aged population, with seniors accounting for 14% of the population. SAIIA’s Consultant Senior Researcher Lauren Johnston was in conversation with Power FM’s Denzil Taylor to discuss South Africa’s current population […]
Blinken showcases projects for Africa as US plays defence
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited four African states this week – Angola, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Cape Verde – to prove US commitment both in gestures and deeds, but it was also about playing defence as crises mount and Russia and China eye gains. Steven Gruzd, head of the African Governance and Diplomacy […]
Italy’s Prime Minister unveils plans for stronger relations with Africa
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, unveiled an investment plan worth more than $5.9 billion aimed at strengthening ties with African countries at the Italy-Africa Summit. The plan will also create an energy hub for Europe and curb immigration. In this Monocle Radio interview, SAIIA’s Senior Researcher, Gustavo De Carvalho, there has been a push to bring Africa […]