The Implications of the Lisbon Treaty for the EU’s Relations with Africa
The long-awaited Lisbon Treaty, under which the European Union (EU) will be able to re-assert a dominant position internationally, streamline its internal bureaucratic processes to improve their efficiency, and speak with one voice on foreign policy matters, came into force on 1 December 2009.
Zimbabwe: Is Nation Ready for New Elections?
As Zimbabwe approaches the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Global Political Agreement (GPA), the document which underpins its three-party unity government, a number of calls have been made for speedy elections.
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Kickstarting the Peace Process
By Ayesha Kajee
Published by the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, 16 May 2007
Scoping the Future of SACU: A hundred years on
On June 29, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) celebrated its centenary.
Does Not Awarding African Governance Prize Signal Downward Spiral?
Amid the excitement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, an announcement by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in June 2010 that it has again decided not to award its lucrative annual governance prize this year went almost unnoticed, at least in South Africa.
What Does the Future Hold for SACU? From Own Goal to Laduma! Scenarios for the Future of the Southern African Customs Union
A group of Southern African Customs Union (SACU) experts and interested parties recently participated in a scenario-planning exercise on the future of SACU.
The Philippines General Elections Observed
On 8 June the Speaker of the Philippines House of Representatives announced the result of the presidential election on 10 May.
Zuma is proving to be more than just a ‘domestic president’
At the end of President Zuma’s first year in the Union Buildings, one could well ask what are the emerging trends defining his presidency.
2010 FIFA World Cup: More than just football for SA?
South Africa is ready to host the biggest sporting event this continent has ever seen.