The significance of Africa Hall to the APRM +10 Anniversary Celebrations
Built in 1961 by the Ethiopian government, Africa Hall continues to stand today as a monument of African unity. A stained glass window in the lobby created by Ethiopia’s most well-known artist Afewerk Tekle depicts Africans of yesterday, today and tomorrow in their struggle for freedom and progress.
African unity after 50 years: building solid foundations for the future
One of the highlights of the upcoming 21st Summit of the African Union (AU) is the 50th anniversary of the founding in 1963 of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 2013.
Applying the Strategic Relational Approach to African States: A Case of Mauritius and Trade Policymaking
The perspective of African states in crisis, together with the examination of African states as neopatrimonial, has been inadequate in providing a useful lens for examining trade policymaking in Africa.
Latin America after Chavez
The South African Institute of International Affairs hosts a Speaker’s Meeting addressed by Dr. Lyal White
Towards Understanding South Africa’s Differing Attitudes to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the Open Governance Partnership
The paper undertakes a critical assessment of the various motivations behind South Africa’s active participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP), as a contrast to the country’s notable absence from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Revamping Nigeria-South Africa relations key to continental progress
Since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994, Pretoria’s relationship with Nigeria has been a mix of rivalry, tension and cooperation.
The G-20 and Africa: A Critical Assessment
The increased globalisation over the last 20 years has made effective global economic governance more important than ever.
Technology Diffusion Through Intellectual Property Rights: Innovating to Combat Climate Change
The technological revolution required by climate action, aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change, can be achieved by existing technology, but would benefit immensely from continued innovation to lower costs.
Is SACU Ready for a Monetary Union?
Attaining a monetary union is an ambition for most African regional economic communities. Although studies have been undertaken on the costs and benefits of monetary unions, there has been little focus on the viability of a Common Monetary Area for member states of the South African Customs Union (SACU).
Les Relations Franco–Sénégalaises 2000–2012
La plus ancienne relation de la France avec l’Afrique subsaharienne est celle qu’elle entretient avec le Sénégal. La présence française au Sénégal remonte au XVIIe siècle.