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Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu calls for sustainable growth and development in the mining sector to “ensure the speedy realisation of government's transformation objectives”. This,...

AU Vote a Setback for South Africa

INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

The 18th Summit of the African Union (AU) that took place in Addis Ababa this week has led to a sudden surge of interest into the workings of the organisation. This is due to the intense battle for...

AU extends mandate of current head, exposing divisions

AU

The African Union extended the mandate of its commission chief after failing to elect a new head on Monday, highlighting the weakness of a group criticised for slow decision-making during political...

After the political dust-up in Libya: deepening the Europe-Africa dialogue

SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

On the eve of the first year anniversary of the Arab uprisings, it is useful to reflect on the state of EU-Africa relations, particularly in the aftermath of the prominent role played by key EU...

DA: Statement by Kenneth Mubu, Democratic Alliance shadow minister of international relations and cooperation, on the AU chairmanship (18/01/2012)

Statements

Today Minister of Home Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma outlined her vision for the African continent, as part of her campaign to become the new Chair of the African Union Commission.

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Agricultural development and 'land grabs': The Chinese presence in the African agricultural sector

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

This paper examines Chinese interests in the African agricultural sector and Africa’s response to this interest. It also analyses the accusations of ‘land grabbing’ levelled at China by some...

Monitoring the Monitor: Elections at the African Union

INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

With the many elections held in 2011, Africa witnessed what one may call a ‘generational progression on democracy’. Ironically, the nominations for the elections at the African Union Commission...

To Bélinga or not to Bélinga? China’s Evolving Engagement in Gabon’s Mining Sector (November 2011)

MINING SECTOR

Gabon's recent ambition to reduce its dependency on oil revenue by diversifying its economy coincides with China's growing investment in resource-rich African countries. Within the wide range of...

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