Zuma’s Paris visit – the Africa background
President Jacob Zuma will land in Paris on 02 March just three days after French President Sarkozy has operated a major cabinet re-shuffle.
Africa and the Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean
Throughout the history of the Indian Ocean, littoral, island and extra-regional states have vied to secure their trade routes, which in turn affects Africa. By reviewing the stakeholders’ dynamics in the Indian Ocean, the implications and challenges for Africa can be analysed.
Before and Beyond Energy: Contextualising the India–Africa Partnership
Although the India–Africa relationship is not new, what is relatively new is the range of areas now covered by the partnership, in particular energy.
The Goal is Growth: Perspectives on the New Growth Plan
South Africa has its sights firmly set on the creation of five million new jobs by 2020.
Libya’s Oil Makes all the Difference
As a new wave of democratisation breaks on Africa’s northern shores, the common goals of the Maghreb’s people are hitting up against starkly different types of state.
Lessons for the ANC in street protests
For the past weeks the unfolding drama in the Middle East has dominated news reports and media commentary to exclusion of almost every other issue.
Evolving India–Africa Relations: Continuity and Change
India’s relations with African countries are time-tested and historical; nevertheless in recent years the affiliation has been revitalised.
India and Africa: Towards a Sustainable Energy Partnership
The depletion of hydrocarbon resources, due to unprecedented growth in energy demand from developing countries, concerns over the disruption of energy supplies arising from political instability in the Middle East and the emergence of energy ‘nationalism’ in some oil-producing states, has resulted in major and emerging economies shifting their focus to finding alternative energy sources.
A Tale of Two Indabas
The Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, which took place this year from 7-10 February, has been going from strength to strength, with more than 4,000 individuals representing more than 800 international companies attending the event.
Recursos Naturais, Actualizacao: Petroleo em Angola
Angola exibiu, desde 2002 até 2008, um desempenho notável, em termos económicos, devido ao crescimento robusto dos sectores petrolífero e não petrolífero, tendo sido os anos de 2005, 2006, 2007 e 2008, os seus melhores depois da independência.