The G20 Food Systems Agenda

South Africa’s G20 offers an opportunity to improve food security through strong partnerships and effective diplomacy.
More Than Elections: What’s Really Driving Protests in Mozambique?

Lack of capacity and corruption have significantly eroded support for Frelimo in Mozambique, particularly among young voters, who regard its liberation credentials as much less important than those of older generations.
UN Votes on Ukraine – Shifting Alliances and the Global South’s Role

The passage of three resolutions on the Ukraine conflict by the UN Security Council and General Assembly reflects both diplomatic progress and deep divisions.
Digging Deeper: Embedding Minerals Sovereignty in Africa’s Mining Value Chains

Mineral sovereignty is Africa’s right to manage its resources for local development, sustainability and economic independence, however, exploitative practices perpetuate resource and energy poverty across the continent.
Four Skills the African Union Commission’s New Leadership Needs

Africa needs leaders at the helm of the African Union Commission that can position the continent to move its agenda forward.
G20 Climate, Sustainability, Energy and Climate Finance Commitments

South Africa’s G20 presidency takes place amid significant challenges to multilateralism with climate change being a key focus.
Donald Trump’s War on Global Governance: Lessons From the Past on How to Fight Back

US President Donald Trump’s recent actions have undermined global collaboration and solidarity, risking the wellbeing of people and the planet.
Roadmap to Reform: Building Sustainable Transit for Africa’s Cities

Africa’s urban transportation crisis reflects broader challenges of rapid urbanisation, historical inequities and governance inefficiencies.
BRICS Expansion: Redefining Global Structural Power in a Changing World Order

The expansion of BRICS to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE marks a pivotal moment in the group’s evolution, reflecting broader shifts in the world order.
South Africa Must Use G20 to Ensure Nuclear Safety amid Global Concerns

As chair of the G20, and with its strong history of advocating for nuclear disarmament, South Africa has a major role in advancing nuclear safety on a global scale and leading efforts to strengthen international laws to protect nuclear facilities from military conflicts.