Back to the Shadows: Russia’s African Security Engagements Since Prigozhin
Beyond changing perceptions and media portrayals, the reality is that Russia’s security presence in Africa has evolved, but Moscow continues to build on its existing strengths.
Climate Crisis Demands More Than Disaster Finance
South Africa has an opportunity to leverage its international leadership to push for reforms that expand access to concessional climate finance.
SA’s Land System is Broken, but Collective Consent Offers a Way Forward
South Africa’s land and mining crisis is political and structural, and experts at the 2026 Mining Indaba agree that reform requires collective, democratic community control over land.
The Bear Down South: Russia’s Relations With Southern Africa
Moscow offers diplomatic support, security partnerships and selective economic cooperation, which Southern African nations see as valuable alternatives amid a fragmenting global order.
Air Aware: A Journey of Youth-Led Action for Clean Air and Environmental Justice in Johannesburg
This guide documents the evolution of a youth-driven movement that connects lived experience, community action and air quality policy reform.
Air Aware: Youth Statement on Air Pollution in Johannesburg
This Air Aware Youth Statement represents the voices and lived experiences of hundreds of young people engaged through the Air Aware: Youth-Led Air Pollution Awareness Campaign.
Aligning AU-EU Interests To Reshape Global Governance On Peace and Security
The AU and EU share an interest in multilateral reform but differ in approach, with Africa advocating immediate structural change and Europe favouring gradual procedural reforms.
How Youth Action is Breathing New Life into Johannesburg’s Air
From classrooms to community halls, Johannesburg’s Youth Air Champions are turning knowledge into action, leading a movement that is redefining what youth-led environmental leadership looks like.
Financing Africa’s Climate Goals: The Role of Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Environmental Taxes
African countries could unlock domestic climate funding by redirecting fossil fuel subsidies and environmental taxes, but their current use to stabilise energy prices leaves a major climate finance gap.
Five Things We’ll Be Watching At the 2026 Mining Indaba
At this year’s Mining Indaba, SAIIA will be watching closely as debates unfold around geopolitics, critical minerals, value addition, regional cooperation and the social and environmental impacts of mining.