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.
The celebrations and tribulations of Southern Sudan’s Independence

Since gaining independence from the United Kingdom on New Year’s Day in 1956, Sudanese people from both the north and south have had to endure two civil wars that lasted a total of forty years.
The Politics of Resources, Resistance and Peripheries in Sudan

In July 2011, Southern Sudan will become Africa’s 54th independent state.
African Economic Outlook 2011

You are cordially invited to the launch of the African Economic Outlook 2011
Oprah and Michelle inspire youth

Last week South Africa was visited by two remarkable women, American women, black women.