Development, Security, and China’s Evolving Role in Mali
The idea that development produces security and peace is prominent in China’s engagement with Africa. The construction of critical infrastructure like roads or railways is often framed by Beijing as a show of the Communist Party of China’s commitment to peace and stability in the continent.
COVID-19 and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic and its domestic and global impact will require that South
Africa fundamentally rethink and review the strategic underpinnings and operational
modalities of its foreign policy along two axes, namely its ‘Africa Agenda’ and its approach
to multilateralism.
Turning crisis into opportunity? Agricultural exports to China during the trade war
Early literature on the US–China trade war postulated that the scenario would result in an unprecedented economic opportunity for Africa, as it would force China to further diversify its agricultural import partners.
Africa’s diverging approaches to youth inclusion and participation
Discussions about youth have taken various forms in Africa, as this segment of the population grows exponentially, propelling government responses and policy interventions to meet the needs of young people.
Counterfeit pharmaceuticals: A major threat to public health
The illegal trade of substandard and falsified (SF) medical products (also known as counterfeit pharmaceuticals, medicines or drugs) is a global challenge.
How can Zimbabwe successfully reintegrate into the international community?
This report seeks to provide a better understanding of the dynamics and impediments to improving Zimbabwean relations with other states, including those in the West.
The state of measurement & reporting for local procurement in mining in Africa
Governments in Africa are increasing local content regulations on mining that encourage or require local procurement of goods and services by investing companies.
How young Africans find innovative solutions to challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic
June is Youth Month in South Africa, built around commemorations of the brave students in Soweto on 16 June 1976 who rose up against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction.
Should all Africa’s states join the APRM?
When the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) – Africa’s governance monitoring and promotion instrument – was launched on 9 March 2003, it was voluntary.
Not much give from China in its relationship with Africa
Despite a warm African response to the recent ‘Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity Against Covid-19’, not much new came out of the virtual meeting. Crucially, there was no movement on cancellation of the $150bn in concessional loan debt.