[NEW] In #Africa, disputed polls and unconstitutional changes of government are warning signs that urgent action is needed to secure the future of #democracy. As Isabel Bosman writes: "Democracy is a fragile thing deserving of safeguarding." saiia.org.za/research/when-…

Africa has enormous #renewableenergy potential. To unlock it, strengthening access to finance and technology transfer is key. Read more here: bit.ly/4bZfix0

📸Photos from our policy dialogue ‘China-Africa Win-Win Partnership on Climate Change and a Just Transition’ held on 15 August. Ahead of the #FOCAC2024 Summit, and in collaboration with the People's Republic of China in South Africa, SAIIA convened this timely discussion to

For the Global South, particularly Africa, non-alignment is not about neutrality but preserving autonomy and options in a fragmented global order, writes Gustavo de Carvalho. The Lobito Corridor initiative, connecting the Angolan Atlantic coast to the mining areas of the Democratic

Together with Malawi Economic Justice Network, SAIIA worked with civil society organisations in #Malawi to popularise the African Peer Review Mechanism and identify key governance challenges facing the country. Read their report: saiia.org.za/research/imple… | African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Are you familiar with the

The #G7’s commitments on #climate, #energy and #Africa warrant careful consideration given Europe’s geopolitical context and the role it plays in financially supporting aspects of the green transition in 🇿🇦 and Africa. Read more via Istituto Affari Internazionali - IAI ⬇️ saiia.org.za/research/the-g…

[VACANCY] Join our Youth@SAIIA team as a Finance Coordinator! In this role, experience with programme management, donor reporting and financial management tools is essential. To apply, visit: saiia.org.za/job/job-opport… Applications close on 6 September.

The #FOCAC24 summit is a defining moment for #China and #Africa: negotiations on climate & energy will be high on the agenda, providing an opportunity to strengthen ties amid geopolitical tensions and shifting priorities. saiia.org.za/research/china… | by Alex Benkenstein Cobus van Staden

[INVITATION] Join #SAIIA’s Western Cape branch for the book launch of 'Key Issues in African Diplomacy: Developments and Achievements' with authors Sven Botha, Dzvinka Kachur and Sanusha Naidu. 📆 5 September 2024 🕡 6pm-7:30pm 📍 The Athenaeum, Cape Town 📧 RSVP to

The concern about Chinese influence in critical mineral supply lines and its wider involvement in key African sectors like green energy, industrialisation and infrastructure is leading 🇯🇵 Japan to expand its African engagement, writes Cobus van Staden (Cobus van Staden). 📚This

Excellent piece by South African Institute of International Affairs on why good leaders & institutions matter in #democracy and why #African's are demanding it. #LeadershipMatters saiia.org.za/research/when-… Mailing List

Great discussions with American 🇺🇸 students on the School for International Training (SIT) IR and Diplomacy program today South African Institute of International Affairs

[#HIRING] Are you passionate about #youthdevelopment and have strong #financial and operational experience? SAIIA is looking for a Programme Finance Coordinator for Youth@SAIIA’s programmes. ⏰Closing date is Friday, 6 September.⏰ APPLY HERE: 👉bit.ly/3XgtjkK👈

[REMINDER] 3 days left to register for the book launch of 'Key Issues in African Diplomacy’. 📆 5 Sept 2024 🕡 6pm-7:30pm 📍 The Athenaeum, Cape Town 📧 RSVP to [email protected] 🎫 Free entrance for SAIIA members; visitors R80; students R20. 👉bit.ly/474heDo👈

The future is safeguarded, shaped, & delivered with young people & stakeholders of today not by others. A pleasure to join UNASA + South African Institute of International Affairs in action & future oriented discussions in City of Cape Town on the United Nations Summit of #OurCommonFuture & the imperative to #ActNow.

📰Our latest article by Hind Zaamoun and Houyame Hakmi analyses approaches to various peace processes and how they adapt to conflict-stricken environments. 🔗tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… South African Institute of International Affairs T&F Africa Routledge Politics, IR & Area Studies

"Thanks to heavy investment, China's #solar component sector now represents 80% of the world supply. China invested ten times more than Europe did into its renewables sector, which currently makes up 7% of China's total trade deficit with the rest of the world," writes Cobus van

"The Summit of the Future gives us a platform where we have to reaffirm the commitments that were made around the formation of the UN Charter because we're not adhering to it right now. How do we ensure these promises are being kept?" 📺bit.ly/4cQZ8pP