Civic Tech in Southern Africa: Alternative Democracy and Governance Futures?
Civic tech is growing strongly, albeit unevenly, across the southern Africa region with a strong focus on democracy and governance.
China’s population has peaked and is now falling – opportunities and risks for Africa
How China prepares for a period of population ageing and how it responds to demographic change going forward will be significant for the African continent.
The Russia–Ukraine War: Implications for Africa
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is viewed as both a consequence and a driver of great-power competition, and African governments have divergent responses to the conflict.
Understanding Moscow’s decision-making mechanisms is crucial for African policymakers
Understanding the decision-making mechanism behind Moscow’s presence in Africa is crucial for African policymakers.
The M23 Crisis – An Opportunity to Bring Sustainable Peace to the Great Lakes Region?
There is a need for coordinated action to bring long-term, sustainable peace to the Great Lakes region amidst heightened tensions between the DRC and Rwanda, which is supporting the M23 rebel movement.
Integrating Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Marine Spatial Planning
Indigenous and local knowledge holders and cultural heritage continue to be largely neglected in ocean governance, especially area-based management approaches such as marine spatial planning in South Africa.
China’s Demographic Peak: Lessons and Prospects for Africa
As China is Africa’s largest external economic partner, China’s preparation for a period of population ageing and how it responds to demographic change going forward will be significant for the African continent.
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at SAIIA’s Head Office
Transcript of President Niinistö’s keynote address on common challenges in the era of shifting geopolitics, which he delivered at the South African Institute of International Affairs.
Geopolitical Turmoil: BRICS Economic Windfall?
Economic ties between the BRICS, while having strengthened considerably, remain weak, especially for South Africa when compared with its more traditional partners in Europe and the US.
Advocating for a G21
The G20 plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global governance on all major international economic issues, but it leaves out 96% of Africa’s population.