South African Institute of International Affairs

South Africa should leverage the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI)

Increasingly assertive in continental politics and highly visible in a number of key global regulatory frameworks for the extractive sector, observers continue to wonder why South Africa (SA) remains conspicuously absent from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). This year… Read More
Canadian Governor General David Johnston speaks at SAIIA

On 21 May 2013 SAIIA and the University of the Witwatersrand co-hosted a visit by the Canadian Governor General, His Excellency, The Right Honourable, David Johnston for a keynote address and discussion. The event was held to discuss the importance… Read More
The significance of Africa hall to the APRM +10 Anniversary Celebrations

Built in 1961 by the Ethiopian government, Africa Hall continues to stand today as a monument of African unity. A stained glass window in the lobby created by Ethiopia’s most well-known artist Afewerk Tekle depicts Africans of yesterday, today and… Read More
African unity after 50 years: building solid foundations for the future

One of the highlights of the upcoming 21st Summit of the African Union (AU) is the 50th anniversary of the founding in 1963 of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 2013. This occasion will be… Read More
TICAD V: 20 Years of Partnership between Japan and Africa: “Hand in Hand with a More Dynamic Africa”

On 10 May 2013, SAIIA co-hosted an event with the Embassy of Japan in South Africa, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the University of Pretoria. It was an opportunity to reflect on the Tokyo International Conference on African… Read More

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News and Announcements

APRM +10: Civil Society Colloquium 2013
A Civil Society Colloquium "The APRM +10: Reviewing a decade of Peer Learning and Projecting a Future of Governance in Africa" took place 17-18 May 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
New research papers on Senegal’s foreign policy
The victory of Abdoulaye Wade during the presidential elections of 2000 marked an important turning point in the foreign policy of Senegal.
Latest Journal Available: ‘Emerging Africa: Critical Transitions’
The South African Journal of International Affairs (SAJIA) has released its latest edition, Volume 20.1. This special issue, entitled ‘Emerging Africa: Critical Transitions’, is guest edited by Daniel C. Bach.

Diplomatic pouch (Expert Opinion & Analysis)

South Africa should leverage the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI)
Increasingly assertive in continental politics and highly visible in a number of key global regulatory frameworks for the extractive sector, observers continue to wonder why South Africa (SA) remains conspicuously absent from the Extractive Industries…
The significance of Africa hall to the APRM +10 Anniversary Celebrations
Built in 1961 by the Ethiopian government, Africa Hall continues to stand today as a monument of African unity. A stained glass window in the lobby created by Ethiopia’s most well-known artist Afewerk Tekle depicts…
African unity after 50 years: building solid foundations for the future
One of the highlights of the upcoming 21st Summit of the African Union (AU) is the 50th anniversary of the founding in 1963 of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May…