South Africa: mining revenue, transparency and the EITI
On 2 March 2011, the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) convened its fifth global conference in Paris, France.
Governance of Oil Resources and the Referendum in Southern Sudan
Since gaining independence in 1956, Sudan has suffered prolonged violent conflicts and other political crises, which brought Southern Sudan to the brink of secession (at the time of writing).
The G20 and African Development
This paper discusses how the G20 can support African development.
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.