Whither Human Rights in African International Relations?
In a constantly evolving global context, have African countries been able to initiate a continental human rights foreign policy?
Trade in SACU Energy Services: Towards a Negotiating Strategy
The sub-region is richly endowed with a variety of energy sources.
Simmering Tensions in the Region Call for Cool Heads
Tensions over the future of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) and trade relations with the EU are rising as has been recently reflected on these pages.
Trade in Regional Electricity Services
Electricity is arguably the most dynamic of all energy products.
Gabon: Presidential Election – Time for Change or More of the Same?
Gabon goes to the polls to elect a new president on Sunday, nearly three months after the death of President Omar Bongo Ondimba at the age of 73.
Term Limits – Who Needs Them?
President Mamadou Tandja of Niger has joined the club of leaders who have overturned constitutions to overstay their welcome in recent years.
Presentation: ElBaradei 20 July 2009
On 20 July, Dr ElBaradei, retiring Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) spoke to an audience at Jan Smuts House on the future of a new global security system.
SA’s Clothing and Textile Sector post ‘Chinese Quotas’
Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced increasing competition from Chinese manufactured exports particularly in the clothing and textiles industry.
Speaker’s Meeting 31 July 2009; Taking on the challenges – Sweden’s Presidency of the European Union
Ambassador Peter Tejler, Address at SAIIA Speaker’s Meeting 31 July 2009
Italy’s Presidency Of The G-8 And The Summit In L’aquila
Adress by H.E. Mr Elio Menzione, Ambassador of Italy to South Africa at SAIIA Speaker’s Meeting 3 August 2009.