The G20 and African Climate Finance
Financing green investments remains a challenge in Africa, but the G20’s interest in mobilising sustainable finance for developing countries could be a lifeline for the continent.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine still sends ripples into Africa
One year after violent conflict between Russia and Ukraine broke out, the African continent has not been spared the war’s harsh effects.
Why African leaders have a blind spot for Russia
Even though most African countries maintain a non-alignment position in the Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict has posed diplomatic challenges and opportunities for the continent.
Tanzania’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Strategy and the NDC
The COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to climate risks, has hindered Tanzania’s development goals, but the country’s COVID-19 response includes actions that will boost its capacity to adapt to climate change.
China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade
China’s demand for donkey hides, which are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao, has exploded in recent years, posing socio-economic challenges for many African countries.
African Social Media Indicates Indifference towards Russia
To assess public opinion of Russia on the continent—and, by extension, the potential success of Moscow’s Africa strategy—SAIIA reviewed analysis of social media data from Twitter in thirteen African countries from February to October 2022.
SA adamant it is agnostic on Russia-Ukraine war but its behaviour reveals otherwise
South Africa’s declarations of neutrality are wearing thin around the Russia-Ukraine war, and engaging in wargames with Moscow’s military while the violence in Ukraine grinds on surely sends the wrong signal, argues our expert, Steven Gruzd.
Russia in Africa: Who is courting whom?
This is an introductory essay for the special issue of the South African Journal of International Affairs, ‘Russia in Africa: Who is courting whom?’
Uganda’s Post-COVID Recovery Strategy and NDC Implementation
This paper analyses the climate friendliness of Uganda’s post-COVID-19 recovery strategy and, specifically, its alignment with the country’s targets in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
The war in Ukraine calls for an increased African unity
The war in Ukraine is an opportunity for African states to identify areas of agreement if they want to survive an ideological battleground, like that of the Cold War.