Governance in Southern Africa: Insights from Civil Society
Civil Society Organisations’ local insight and understanding of socio-economic and political contexts make them vital partners in shaping Africa’s inclusive development agenda.
Democracy and Civil Society in Southern Africa: Strengthening Democracy by Bolstering Civil Society Solidarity
Civil society is the conscience of democracy, with organisations and individuals working to hold governments accountable and promote human rights.
BRICS Rally to Defend Climate Multilateralism at UN General Assembly
BRICS countries need to cooperate and develop tailored energy transition models for a fair and sustainable transition, requiring reforms in international governance and financial systems.
Principles with Pragmatism: Insights for African Foreign Ministries’ UN Strategies
As the UN High-Level General Debate commences this week, African ministries are poised to engage in critical global discussions.
From Tenants to Architects: Reclaiming Africa’s Future Through Science Diplomacy
Without a robust science diplomacy strategy, African trade agreements could lock us into a new form of digital dependency, compromising our digital sovereignty.
Harnessing DPI to Address Informality and Boost DRM: A Case of the Shadow Economy
The shadow economy threatens Africa’s economic stability and development goals. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) could be a vital solution to mitigating this issue if the right conditions are met.
Life After Expansion: The BRICS Quest for Institutional Coherence
BRICS needs a clearer vision to improve coordination within its diverse coalition while maintaining flexibility.
Youth Believe That Democracy Works, But Needs Major Changes
Africa is a young continent, yet many voters lack an understanding of their power and the importance of voter education and organising to leverage their demographic strength.
Tanzania and China: China–Africa Policy Signals, Substance and Suggestions
Tanzania has a unique political economy, both regionally and nationally, pioneering several African firsts with China, such as establishing the first official investment centre in China’s Africa zone in Hunan.
From Local Action to Global Impact: Elevating Subnational Governments in the G20 Climate Agenda
South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency offers a unique opportunity to strengthen local governments as key partners in global climate governance by incorporating local and developing country perspectives.