Southern African countries can do better at infrastructure: what the choices might look like
Countries in southern Africa are under a crushing burden brought about by a confluence of factors.
Developments in Africa’s Free Trade Area: Opportunities for Korean Investors
Korea’s export trade with Africa declined during the 2010s, although growth in its shipping, locomotive and automotive exports in the early 2020s has been encouraging.
Korea and Africa: Partnerships on Climate and Energy
The Republic of Korea (Korea) has experienced one of the most impressive growth trajectories of the 21st century, achieving approximately 5.45% annual gross domestic product growth between 1988 and 2019.
Safety and Security of Nuclear Facilities and Materials in Africa
Nuclear power is becoming a prominent item on the African agenda as more countries consider including it in their energy mix.
The road to COP 27: Africa’s adaptation finance agenda
The devastating drought underway in the Horn of Africa, and floods that killed more than 400 people in April 2022 in South Africa, demonstrate the scale of climate impacts and extent of vulnerability on the continent.
The anatomy of Kenya’s 2022 election
Despite violence and irregularities in Kenya’s previous elections since the turn of the century, there is good reason to think that this year’s vote will be peaceful and exemplary. Not only are many women running, but, most importantly, all the contenders are committed to an orderly transfer of power.
Africa’s Sustainable Blue Economy: The Role of Incubators and Accelerators
Oceans have been described as the quintessential sustainable development issue, as they sustain the global economy and are a critical resource, fundamental to human survival.
Green hydrogen offers a window to redefine the Africa-Australia and Africa-Australia-Europe partnerships
Conflict in Europe has fast-forwarded a global race for green hydrogen. Australia was already well-placed, having already begun pursuit of large-scale green hydrogen development projects domestically and overseas.
Africa needs to forge a unified approach to Russia before 2023 Russia-Africa Summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Africa highlights the need for the development of a continental Russian strategy to avoid becoming a pawn in global power games.
Access to Tech Finance for the Peaceful Application of Nuclear Technology in Africa
Nuclear energy can support the development objectives enshrined in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the AU’s Agenda 2063, and can bolster African countries’ energy mix.