Opinion Pieces
How will Africa navigate its future energy transition?
How can Africa balance its development with global carbon emission goals?
An urgent call for a global carbon tax framework to combat the climate crisis
A global carbon tax is essential, but coordinated efforts, including equitable distribution and shared responsibility, are imperative for effective climate governance in the 21st century.
Flawed elections and poor governance underlie Africa’s backsliding
With nearly 20 polls this year, can a floundering AU give elections the attention they desperately need?
Positive outlook for Morocco’s development prospects
The country could outperform its low-middle-income African peers – but only if it resolves the Western Sahara/SADR dispute.
South Africa’s visa regime keeps badly needed skilled workers out
The government is blocking the potential that foreign workers can bring to SA’s stagnant economy.
BRICS+ and the future of the US dollar
Although no single alternative to the dollar is likely, the shift away from a Western-led global order has begun.
“Jakkie Cilliers has a deep knowledge of Africa’s current development dynamics, theoretically and practically. His writings always provide extremely useful insights on the possible futures of our continent.”
Dr Ibrahim Mayaki
CEO of the African Union Development Agency-Nepad