How COVID-19 undermines democracy in Africa
As the recorded number of infections in Africa edges towards the six million mark, it has become clear that COVID-19 is not only a public health challenge.
Services as a Driver of Economic Growth and Job Creation in South Africa: Can the AfCFTA Assist?
This policy insight reviews the state of South Africa’s service sector, casting light on the associated challenges and opportunities at national and regional level.
Renewable Energy in the Minerals Sector: Assessing Opportunities for Africa
Renewable energy (RE) is becoming an increasingly visible component of the global energy supply mix.
Youth Perspectives on South Africa’s Governance Challenges
South Africa joined the APRM, Africa’s voluntary self-assessment tool for promoting good governance, in 2003 and has remained committed to the ideals of the continental instrument since undergoing its first country review in 2007.
Strengthening the Science–to–Policy Interface in the Western Indian Ocean Region
Globally, oceans face a range of threats. As efforts to develop sustainable blue or ocean economies accelerate, the need for evidence-based policymaking has never been more pressing.
Private Sector Partnerships for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Indian Ocean
With oceans under increasing pressure from a range of anthropogenic threats, including
climate change, the need for effective partnerships for ocean governance and protection has never been more pressing.
Stranded Assets: The Nexus Between Extractives, Climate, & the Circular Economy Within the African Extractives Sectors
As the world moves towards a low-carbon energy transition, the potential risk of stranded assets within the extractives sectors in Africa is increasingly a reality for many fossil fuel dependent countries.
Are African Oil and Gas Producers Prepared for the Energy Transition?
Many African oil and gas producers will have to find alternative public revenue sources as the world progressively moves away from fossil fuels.
Exploring Resource and Climate Drivers of Conflict in Northern Mozambique
The rise of a violent extremist group in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province has posed a threat to the security of local communities since its emergence in 2017.
The Bear is back: Russian re-engagement with Africa is picking up with Putin in the driving seat
Vladimir Putin has placed a high premium on rebuilding Russia’s stature as a global power, and these efforts extend to Africa. He first visited the continent in 2006, promising $1bn in investments and making a clear declaration of Russian interest.