African Youth Agency Amplified: SAIIA’s Role at the Y20 South Africa 2025 Summit
For African youth, the absence of a final Y20 communiqué shows that moving from symbolic participation to true co-governance remains difficult, even on dedicated platforms.
Advancing Africa’s Adaptation Finance Priorities Under the South African G20 Presidency
The G20 must promote predictable, grant-based adaptation finance and ensure it adheres to principles of equity and accessibility.
Same Same but Different: Governance in Nigeria and South Africa According to APRM Country Reviews
Both Nigeria and South Africa have considerable progress to make in enhancing human rights standards, respecting the rule of law and ensuring proper legal enforcement, as well as tackling societal issues.
SAJIA 32.3 Provides Analysis on Sudan’s War, Peace Enforcement Strategies in East And West Africa, And Migration Dynamics Across the Continent
SAJIA Volume 32.3 is now available, featuring articles on Sudan’s war impact, peace efforts in West and East Africa, migration, and the EU’s peace enforcement in Mozambique through its Common Security and Defence Policy.
Operationalising the AfCFTA: Structural Imperatives from the Guided Trade Initiative
The Guided Trade Initiative shows that with political will, operational coordination, and private sector engagement, trade under the AfCFTA is possible and commercially viable.
Reclaiming Development: Africa’s Voice at the UN’s 80th Anniversary
At this year’s General Assembly, Africa spoke as a coauthor of a new development vision, not just a charity recipient.
African Perspectives on Transformational Adaptation for Just and Scalable Adaptation Under the South African G20 Presidency
As the G20 Summit discusses development challenges and climate adaptation, African countries must be empowered to create long-term, context-specific solutions addressing vulnerability’s structural drivers.
Implementing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Pathways for Action under the South African G20 Presidency
South Africa can advocate for the effective implementation of climate smart agriculture that would align with the continent’s urgent need to address food security and contribute to the global agenda on sustainable development.
Governance in Southern Africa: Insights from Civil Society
Civil Society Organisations’ local insight and understanding of socio-economic and political contexts make them vital partners in shaping Africa’s inclusive development agenda.
Democracy and Civil Society in Southern Africa: Strengthening Democracy by Bolstering Civil Society Solidarity
Civil society is the conscience of democracy, with organisations and individuals working to hold governments accountable and promote human rights.