The articulation of maritime piracy in Kenya’s foreign policy
Maritime piracy – and Somali piracy in particular – has arisen since the early 2000s as a major problem that not only plagues Africa, but constitutes a global dilemma.
All not lost for South Africa at the African Union Summit
South Africa contested two continental positions during the recent summit in Addis Ababa.
French Relations with Sub-Saharan Africa Under President Sarkozy
Since the early 1990s France has framed its approach to Africa as a debate between reform and adherence to the old ways.
Political and Economic Drivers of Regional Integration in Africa: A Case Study of the Democratic Republic of Congo
African regional economic communities have not generated expected benefits.
South Africa’s Investment Landscape: Mapping Economic Incentives
For an economy to attract productive, sustainable local and foreign investment, a stable investment climate along with a supportive investment policy framework is necessary.
Working for Development in Southern Africa: Bridging the Gap Between Government and Business
Since 1994 Southern Africa in particular has witnessed an expansion of South African corporate activity.
A critical year ahead for South Africa at the United Nations Security Council
On 1 January 2012 South Africa entered the final year of its second term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
After the political dust-up in Libya: deepening the Europe-Africa dialogue
On the eve of the first year anniversary of the Arab uprisings, it is useful to reflect on the state of EU-Africa relations, particularly in the aftermath of the prominent role played by key EU member states in Libya.
Special Report: Busan and the Emerging Aid Architecture
The 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness held in Busan, Korea, in late November 2011, like the COP 17 conference in Durban, is yet another marker of the shifting fortunes of relations between so-called traditional donors, emerging powers and Africa.
Where to for South Africa and the Doha Development Agenda
The 8th Ministerial conference (MC8) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is now done and dusted.