Rising food and fertiliser prices have sparked debate among analysts about the dependency of the African continent on food and agricultural imports, and its sensitivity to external geopolitical shocks. Are mechanisms...
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Can we speak of African agency?
Should African states have foreign policy ambitions towards the US? The United States' relations with Africa, like most of its relations with other international actors, have always been dictated and directed by the US...
State of Covid-19 response readiness for the third wave in the SADC region
A 21% surge in Covid-19 cases across Africa since early June casts spotlight on the SADC's response to the pandemic According to recent World Health Organization (WHO) reports, Covid-19 cases have be been steadily...
The hole in Africa’s heart
Africa’s ‘lawless third’: duty of care Swathes of the continent are home to people whose efforts at self-rule or traditional ways of life have challenged state attempts to deal with COVID-19 The lack of access to...
Can carbon trading work in Africa?
Carbon emissions: room to grow There’s big potential for Africa to participate in international carbon markets given its ability to contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation Carbon emissions trading is a market-based...
Charcoal: vast, vital and often criminalised
If forests are properly managed and harvested, charcoal could be a renewable energy source that does not destroy the environment. Charcoal is one of the most important commodities in sub-Saharan Africa. In southern and...
