It is no secret that Africa is facing a climate conundrum. At the core of this trilemma is the question of how the continent can balance the energy access required for development with climate mitigation and deal with the inevitable impacts. The prevailing sentiment is that getting Africa to conform and comply with new global standards is unfair and prejudicial. Yet at the same time, Africa is disproportionately affected by climate change because it doesn't have the social and economic buffers to mitigate its effects.

GGA SADC Executive Director Chris Maroleng and analysts from GGA's research team, led by Dr Ross Harvey, unpack the dynamics of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the implications for Africa.

Researchers from Good Governance Africa discuss a recent spate of coups in West Africa and the implications for stability in the region.