Economic diplomacy under scrutiny as trade tensions reshape global order
Daniel Bradlow discusses a rapidly shifting global trade landscape, marked by geopolitical tensions, weakening multilateralism and growing protectionism.
What Macron’s €23 billion investment and renewed Africa partnership mean for the continent
Gustavo de Carvalho tells Forbes Africa that the “old ‘Françafrique’ model no longer works as the primary platform for French influence following President Emmanuel Macron’s attendance at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.
Africa ‘Reawakening’ in Emerging Multipolar World
SAIIA’s Gustavo de Carvalho speaks to Pressenza about Africa’s development in a shifting geopolitical landscape,
Why Zambia pulled the plug on RightsCon
SAIIA’s Dr Cobus van Staden discusses the postponement of RightsCon in Zambia.
China’s zero-tariff policy reinforces long-term partnership with Africa
SAIIA’s Dr Cobus van Staden discusses China’s zero-tariff policy for African imports and what it means for trade, development and economic integration on the continent.
Africa and Its External Partners: Evaluation in Today’s Global System
SAIIA’s Gustavo de Carvalho speaks to Modern Diplomacy about aspects of Africa’s development in the context of shifting geopolitics, its relationships with external countries and expected roles in the emerging multipolar world.
How Africa approaches its critical minerals
SAIIA Senior Research Fellow Dr Cobus van Staden speaks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly about how Africa can leverage its critical minerals to drive industrialisation and avoid repeating patterns of extractive, low-value export economies.
Remembering Steven Gruzd: From Scrabble prodigy to African diplomacy titan
Daily Maverick pays tribute to the late Steven Gruzd, Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA.
France denies that Trump pressured Macron to disinvite Ramaphosa from the G7
SAIIA’s Elizabeth Sidiropoulos reflects on France’s denial of Trump-linked G7 pressure and the challenges of reaching consensus among leaders.
How Africa gets shortchanged in trade with Europe
SAIIA’s Joseph Matola speaks to Deutsche Welle about persistent structural imbalances in Africa-Europe trade.