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Mar 1, 2019

The illicit tobacco trade in Zimbabwe and South Africa

By Simone Haysom

This groundbreaking study of the illicit tobacco trade in southern Africa explores how this trade supports organized crime, helps enable official corruption, and erodes state structures.

Non-Traditional Threats South Africa

In the News

Jul 31, 2018

Pham Quoted in the Washington Diplomat on the Recent Reforms Throughout Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

Ethiopia South & Central Africa

New Atlanticist

Jul 17, 2018

Reflecting on Mandela’s centenary

By J. Peter Pham

Mandela’s life underscored, however, that it is not enough to be a visionary: to make dreams a reality requires pragmatism.

South Africa

In the News

Jul 16, 2018

Lilley Joins BBC to Discuss Ethiopia and Eritrea

By Kelsey Lilley

Listen to the full discussion here.

South Africa

Event Recap

Jul 13, 2018

South African trade minister advocates for Africa’s greater role in the global economy

By Africa Center

Davies discussed ways in which South Africa is looking to accelerate economic growth, trade, and investment on the African continent.

Africa Economy & Business

Event Recap

Apr 18, 2018

Reserve Bank governor discusses South Africa’s economic resilience

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, April 18, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, in partnership with the Global Business & Economics Program, hosted a discussion with Mr. Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 21, 2018

Hruby Joins War On The Rocks to Discuss Zuma Resignation

By Aubrey Hruby

Listen to the full discussion here

South Africa

In the News

Feb 20, 2018

Bruton Joins CBC News Network to Discuss South Africa’s Situation

By Bronwyn Bruton

Watch the full discussion here

South Africa

In the News

Feb 16, 2018

Pham Joins VOA to Discuss South Sudan, Kenya, DRC, and South Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Listen to the full discussion here.

East Africa South Africa

AfricaSource

Feb 14, 2018

The post Zuma economic bump will be brief

By Aubrey Hruby

Since Jacob Zuma took office in May 2009, South Africa’s economy has been a story of low-to-no growth, flagrant corruption, and extreme inequality. Indeed, his erratic policies have twice spiraled the economy into recession (in 2009 and 2017), resulting in significant slashes to the country’s credit rating and an overall downgrade of the country’s brand. […]

Africa Corruption