Africa | ISS Africa

The cracks in US-SA bilateral ties are more than apparent, but not all is gloom and doom.

While the incoming US President is expected to be tough on SA, his wider Africa policy is less clear.

Progress has been slow during the AU’s Decade of African Seas and Oceans. Five urgent steps can correct the course.

Inclusive conservation in both stable and conflict regions should be considered in economic and development planning.

Increasing levels of extreme poverty in Africa were turbocharged by COVID-19, fuelling the fire of relative deprivation.

Bold international cooperation is essential to break Africa's debt cycle and unlock sustainable development.

How will Donald Trump’s second-term policies affect US relations with the continent?

Effective coordination, sustained dialogue and long-term support are vital for managing Africa's post-coup transitions.

As Africa pushes for greater integration and economic development, a coordinated and better-managed migration landscape is central.

With harmonised migration policies, Africa can reap the benefits of regulated movement and tackle the effects of irregular migration.

Rather than seeking common African positions, prioritising Africa’s development and peace can provide a foundation for meaningful global influence.

The AU was perhaps lucky that its first G20 was chaired by the like-minded Brazilian President Lula da Silva.