Dangerous slippage in the DRC
In 2016, one of the defining terms when it came to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) political situation was ‘le glissement’.
Integrated Community- And Ecosystem-Based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation
Global climate change is an unprecedented threat in human history; one that will unfold over a long timescale, unevenly, in a non-linear fashion, and unpredictably.
Policy considerations for e-commerce in South Africa and other African countries
South African organisations, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from the local and international exposure that e-commerce affords.
Upscaling Climate-Smart Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate change is threatening food systems and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. Smallholder farmers are struggling to adapt to extreme weather events associated with climate variability and need substantial support to feed rapidly growing populations.
How Civic Technology Can Drive Accountability in South Africa
Despite the open data movement’s early momentum it has struggled to make an impact while transitioning from ‘civic hacking’ into mainstream society and governance.
Why China should keep its ivory trade ban in place indefinitely
It’s no exaggeration to say that African elephants are in grave danger. The forest elephant, native to Central Africa, is on the edge of extinction. Savanna elephants, in southern Africa, are being poached at a rate of roughly 27,000 a year.
Strengthening international cooperation in Trump era
Meeting his counterparts in Europe on his first overseas trip in May, President Donald Trump failed to reassure them that the military alliance, which has been the backbone of the Atlantic relationship since the end of the Cold War, will receive the same degree of commitment from the US as in the past.
What’s standing in the way of South Africa’s entrepreneurs?
Industrialisation is a key driver of sustainable development. It creates jobs, adds value and promotes trade through greater integration into global value chains.
African Politics Meets Chinese engineers: The Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway Project in Kenya and East Africa
On May 31, 2017, Kenya inaugurated its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) built by China Road and Bridge Corporation and financed largely by Chinese credit lines, closing a 110—year chapter of reliance on colonial infrastructure.
Iran’s dictated democracy
In 1979 Iran underwent an Islamic Revolution, surprising ‘experts’ around the world and transforming its country from a United States-supported monarchy to an Islamic Republic.