Trump-Touted Rwanda-Congo Economic Pact Hindered by Hostilities
Senior Research Fellow at SAIIA and Director of Okapi Consulting, Stephanie Wolters, speaks to Bloomberg regarding the expansion of territory and control in eastern DRC by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, despite the peace agreement brokered by the United States that both nations signed in June.
Africa urged to diversify trade markets
Acting Head of the Economic Resilience and Inclusion Programme at SAIIA, Joseph Matola, tells China Daily that African governments should expedite the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area to enhance intra-African trade and mitigate the impacts of future shocks.
Taking the lead on the world stage: Africa’s moment at the G20
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, tells Forbes Africa that “symbolism is powerful and as the chair, South Africa wields considerable influence on the agenda” ahead of the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg.
South Africa and Nigeria urged to strengthen ties to mitigate global trade uncertainty
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, calls for closer collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa, two leading economies on the continent, to not only boost intra-African trade but also enhance the continent’s collective bargaining power.
What role is South Africa playing in Ukraine peace efforts?
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, speaks to Daily Maverick about the complicated tightrope in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts and South Africa’s diplomatic balancing act.
Ramping up African trade seen as key coping strategy as AGOA-extension prospects fade
Acting Head of the Economic Resilience and Inclusion Programme at SAIIA, Joseph Matola, tells Engineering News that current US trade policy trajectory effectively terminates AGOA.
Trump imposes 30% tariffs on SA as Pretoria announces ‘urgent interventions’
G20 senior fellow at SAIIA, Professor Daniel Bradlow, speaks to Daily Maverick about the DTIC’s announcement of “urgent interventions”.
China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments
Consultant Senior Researcher in SAIIA’s Foreign Policy Programme, Lauren Johnson, speaks to Mail & Guardian about China’s shifting Belt and Road priorities, Africa’s growing role in global geopolitics and the importance of ensuring local benefits from foreign investment.
G20 finance meeting ends with first communiqué of SA’s presidency
G20 senior fellow at SAIIA, Professor Daniel Bradlow, speaks to Business Day following the release of the first G20 communiqué from the finance ministers and central bank governors’ meeting on 17 and 18 July 2025. In it, the G20 committed to international policy cooperation to further promote global prosperity and address key shared challenges.
G20 agenda eclipsed as Bessent skips South Africa meeting again
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, speaks to Moneyweb about the decision by US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, to skip this week’s G20 gathering.