Political upheaval in the Nile Basin
During March and April this year I spent a significant amount of time traversing the complex network of gravel roads that run from Hoima to the shores of Lake Albert in western Uganda.
Unrest in Malawi: An Economic Perspective
On Wednesday 20 July 2011, 80 civil society organisations in Malawi held a protest against the government’s handling of the economy.
Aid for Trade: Its Impact and Effectiveness
“Trade not aid” has long been a mantra for those who believe that developing countries need to grow and integrate their economies through world markets rather than relying on hand-outs from donors.
State Visits as a Tool of Economic Diplomacy: Bandwagon or Business Sense?
Economic diplomacy has become a priority for South Africa’s foreign policy with the specific objectives of improving market access and trade with bilateral partners, increasing foreign direct investment, positioning South Africa as a preferred tourism destination and marketing South Africa abroad.
Forest Governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Following a review of old logging titles, the forestry sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) still faces many governance challenges.
The Land Factor in Mining Gold Reserves in Tanzania
In the early 1990s the discovery of large quantities of gold deposits in the Lake Victoria Basin of Tanzania seemed to be the long-awaited candle to light the way to economic growth and poverty reduction.
A Reflection on South Africa’s Engagements with the Middle East and North Africa
Since taking up its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in January 2011, South Africa has been at the vanguard of global geopolitical developments.
Against All Odds: Opposition Political Parties in Southern Africa
This book provides a comprehensive study of multi-party democracy in Southern Africa and analysis by scholars and experts respected in their fields.
Africa and the International Criminal Court
Among some African commentators – official, professional, and self-appointed – there is often what amounts to a form of paranoia about the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
One year after the World Cup: Africa and South Africa on the international playing field
This time last year the world was watching an event unfold in Africa.