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This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the evolving relationship between China and Nigeria, specifically focusing on the Nigerian banking sector's regulatory reforms and the potential for increased Chinese investment in the financial industry to complement existing economic ties in oil, infrastructure, and agriculture.

The document analyzes the second Africa South America summit held on 27-28 September 2009 on Margarita Island, Venezuela, focusing on efforts to strengthen South-South co-operation as a counterweight to Northern influence and the ideological divisions among participating nations.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the 2009 amnesty program initiated by the Nigerian Federal Government for militants in the Niger Delta, questioning whether financial compensation can resolve deep-seated socio-economic grievances.

This research paper argues that the legitimacy of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the flagship programme of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (Nepad), is threatened by a lack of transparency and government control over the review process. The author contends that for the APRM to succeed in providing home-grown solutions for Africa, governments must ensure civil society leads the governing structures and that the self-assessment process is inclusive and independent.

This research paper, written by Commander Seth Appiah-Mensah, evaluates the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in Darfur as of March 2006. It analyzes the mission's achievements in humanitarian stability and political mediation against significant challenges, including a restrictive mandate, chronic funding shortages, and a volatile security environment exacerbated by cross-border tensions with Chad. The author argues for a transition to a United Nations mission to ensure sustainable funding and a more robust mandate for the protection of civilians.

This case study describes the impact of FSD Africa's investment in Nithio, an AI-driven climate finance platform that provides receivables-backed financing to off-grid solar companies in Africa to improve energy access for households and small businesses.

The report evaluates the AU Peace and Security Council's efforts in conflict resolution and regional stability, highlighting failures in Sudan's mediation due to biased mediator selection and a lack of political focus. It examines the limitations of PSC field missions, the rising death toll of humanitarian workers in Africa, and the role of illegal natural resource exploitation in funding armed groups. Finally, it discusses the need for greater African agency and strategic coordination in infrastructure and security partnerships with China through FOCAC.

This report documents a seminar held on 1 October 2008 in Pretoria, featuring a presentation by General Martin Luther Agwai, the UNAMID Force Commander. General Agwai discusses the complexities of the conflict in Darfur, the transition from the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to the AU-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), and the significant operational and logistical challenges facing the mission.

This research paper examines the legal framework and practical administration of bail within the Nigerian criminal justice system. It analyzes the tension between state interests in prosecution and the constitutional presumption of innocence, highlighting systemic failures including police corruption, gender discrimination in surety requirements, and the prevalence of 'holding charges' that lead to prolonged pre-trial detention in dilapidated prison conditions.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the legal and political implications of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) July 2008 request for an arrest warrant against Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir. The author examines the ICC's jurisdiction over Sudan, the validity of charges including genocide, and the tension between the pursuit of international justice and the stability of the peace process in Darfur.

A 2014 SAIIA research report evaluating the first ten years of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). It describes the APRM as a unique, African-led voluntary governance assessment system that fosters mutual accountability among heads of state. While noting successes in expanding democratic space and identifying governance deficiencies, the report highlights failures in acting on early warnings and a lack of systematic knowledge management. It recommends deeper institutionalization within national planning systems and a shift away from reliance on individual political champions.

This document is an audit report and the accompanying financial statements for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Conducted by Mazars Austria GmbH, the audit concludes that the financial statements present a fair view of the organisation's assets and financial performance in accordance with Austrian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Austrian Association Act.