Why the focus on China’s role in Mugabe’s fall missed the bigger picture
China’s alleged involvement in Robert Mugabe’s downfall has drowned out numerous other notable external stakeholders.
Africa-Europe migration: 5 ways to find common ground
Youth and migration will be central to discussions between African and European heads of state at the upcoming AU-EU Summit from 28 to 29 November in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
China’s Involvement in South Africa’s Wind and Solar PV Industries
China is now a global leader in renewable energy production, an important player in development finance and climate change diplomacy, and the world’s largest provider of energy finance.
We Are Not so Different: A Comparative Study of Employment Relations at Chinese and American Firms in Kenya
One of the most common critiques of China in Africa is that Chinese firms exploit local laborers and undermine labor standards. Are Chinese employers actually worse to their African workers than other foreign employers?
The UN Global Compacts on Migration and Refugees: new solution or more of the same?
On 22 and 23 May 2017, the UN hosted its second informal thematic session of the Global Compact on Migration.
Power and the Private Sector in Tanzania: Prospects for the AfDB’s High Fives Strategy
A stable, affordable energy supply underpins economic development by enabling infrastructure development and investment, and ultimately increases industrialisation and enhances competitiveness. Ensuring electricity security is therefore vital for all countries.
Locking horns to save the rhino
Botswana is a sanctuary for rhinos and elephants in a region that is experiencing a poaching crisis. The country’s law enforcement and anti-poaching strategies are more effective than South Africa’s.
Peacekeepers and sexual abuse: a persistent stain on the UN’s image
The sexual abuse and exploitation of women – in war and peacetime – is one of the most widespread and overlooked phenomena.
The G20’s contribution to sustainable development in Africa
The Group of Twenty (G20), as a forum for international cooperation on global economic governance and finance, has supported African development through the introduction of various initiatives and plans.
Climate Change Progress, The US Withdrawal and What We Can Expect from COP23
In light of the US announcement of their withdrawal from the Paris Agreement (PA) in June 2017, continued political momentum and actual outcomes at forthcoming climate change summits are needed to strengthen trust in the multilateral climate response and reinforce global commitment to the PA.