Africa Needs its own ‘G-Club’ to Meet the Challenges at Home and Globally
Forming ‘clubs of states’ to resolve common problems is proving an effective global alternative to the multilateral institutions of yesteryear.
Trends in African Governance: South Africa Slipping
Which way is governance going on the African continent and particularly in South Africa?
Nigeria: Media, Civil Society Must Call Govt to Account
For the vast majority of Nigeria’s population of more than 140 million, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) country review report for Nigeria published this week will have significance only if the media and civil society respond strongly to its findings, and if it is able to trigger substantial reforms.
Foreign Policy under Zuma: Change of Style or Substance?
Since the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet in May 2009, have there been discernable changes in South Africa’s foreign policy?
Ensuring southern Africa is not roasted in Copenhagen
This week’s Copenhagen summit on climate change is unlikely to deliver much beyond a broad framework agreement, leaving many details to be worked out in the build-up to the expiration of the Kyoto Protocol in 2012.
China’s Engagement with the Nigerian Oil Sector
China used to access Nigerian oil exclusively through long-term contracts and purchases on the spot market, but its economy’s rapidly growing demand for oil has led the Chinese government to seek increased Chinese ownership of Nigerian oil reserves.
Chinese Investment in African Free Trade Zones: Lessons from Nigeria’s Experience
Nigeria’s free trade zone (FTZ) legislation has been in place for 17 years, but progress in implementation has been uneven and slow.
Brazil as a Regional and Emerging Global Power
Since the year 2000, Brazilian foreign policy has expanded dramatically on the back of the country’s growing material wealth.
IBSA Six Years On: Co-operation in a New Global Order
Six years after its launch, officials can no longer claim that the India–Brazil–South Africa (IBSA) Forum is still in its infancy.
Biofuel Technology Transfer in IBSA: Lessons for South Africa and Brazil
Priorities and interests differ between countries, and these tend to influence perceptions about biofuel.