The Case for Integrating Sustaining Peace into an Expanded Climate, Peace and Security Concept
A sustaining peace perspective on climate change shows that the effects of climate change can exacerbate the drivers of conflict, and conflict can undermine the resilience of communities to cope with climate change
Advancing the Climate Security Agenda in the SADC Region
Southern Africa is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate change due to its physical exposure to weather events, low adaptive capacity and high dependence on climate sensitive livelihoods.
Reframing a Narrative – China, Africa, and the futures of the Global South
The concept of agency, its necessities, and values, has formed a key part of the development narrative in the Global South.
Chissano champions the Zimbabwe re-engagement drive
Zimbabwe has hired former Mozambican President Joachim Chissano to lead a group that would work to end the country’s protracted standoff with its creditors and the international community
Lesotho’s election brought change: Six things needed to promote peace and democracy
Lesotho’s 2022 general election, its tenth since its independence from Britain in 1966, was unique in more ways than one.
A Wave of Democracy in Africa in 2022
Despite the challenges to democracy that Unconstitutional changes of government caused some African countries in 2022, the continent has also seen a number of triumphs of the democratic process
Mapping post-COVID-19 Protest Trends in Africa
Protests over the exorbitant cost of living have become a frequent feature in Africa and they are an expression of a growing legitimacy crisis in African governments.
Monitoring and Evaluating the WPS Agenda in the SADC Region
SADC took various steps to encourage and assist member states in developing NAPs. Whilst recognising the significant strides made in the region, more needs to be done to institutionalise the WPS agenda within the region.
Loss and Damage High on the Agenda for COP27 in Egypt
Finance for Loss and Damage has been a longstanding issue at COP but matters are anticipated to come to a head at COP27 in Egypt in November.
Reflections on Lesotho’s Recent Elections
On 7 October 2022, the Kingdom of Lesotho held general elections that were contested by more than 50 political parties.