Zambia: Zambia's Developing International Relations

'Positive neutrality' and global partnerships Read more »

South Africa: A Royal Reset of UK-South Africa Relations

The UK needs to get the tone right as South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is welcomed by King Charles III for the first state visit of his reign. Read more »

Zambia: The First Year of Hichilema's Foreign Policy

President Hakainde Hichilema impressively maintained momentum on a highly creative foreign policy through his first year as Zambia's leader. Read more »

Angola: Angola's Fifth Multiparty Election - Continuity or Change?

With voters impatient for better government, Angola's parliamentary elections on 24 August will be the closest since democratic elections were first introduced. Read more »

Zambia: Reforming Zambia's Mines Needs More Change and Support

The call to action for the mining sector must be supported by continued improvements to the domestic operating environment and bring along regional partners. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Court Judges Presented With Chatham House Prize

Malawi's constitutional court judges received the 2020 Chatham House Prize today, one year after the ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

South Africa: Violence Adds to Uncertainty for Country's Mining Sector

South Africa's mining industry faces decline without international investment, but political uncertainty and civil unrest only impedes hopes to rejuvenate it. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Road to Recovery in 2021 Is a Fresh Start

The continent now has a chance to reshape its relations with the global economy to create greater pan-African prosperity and resilience for future generations. Read more »

Southern Africa: China's Southern Africa Debt Deals Reveal a Wider Plan

The health impact of the pandemic is still playing out in southern Africa, but the severity of economic disruption is clear with recession in most countries. Read more »

Malawi: Chatham House Prize - Malawi Judges Win for Election Work

Malawi's constitutional court judges have won the 2020 Chatham House Prize in recognition of their 'courage and independence in the defence of democracy'. Read more »

Africa: Malawi's Re-Run Election Is Lesson for African Opposition

The overturning of the result in the fresh presidential contest sets a bold precedent for the continent, as a process built upon the resilience of democratic institutions and the… Read more »

South Africa: COVID-19 in South Africa - Leadership, Resilience and Inequality

In a world looking for leadership, South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa has been remarkable. One year after he carried the time-worn ANC through a national election, South… Read more »