The recent capacity-building initiative for the SADC Parliamentary Forum Standing Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources was a pivotal moment for addressing the critical need for an energy transition in the Southern African region. The event focused on the urgent challenges posed by climate change and the necessity of updating policies and legislation to…

The recent CASA webinar, "Defending the Defenders Combating Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)", was a dynamic event that ignited conversations and actions across the advocacy spectrum. CASA's mission to support public watchdogs and advocates against SLAPPs took centre stage, reinforcing the principle “If one is targeted, all are targeted.” Critical Discussions The webinar provided…

SARW, in partnership with the Mott Foundation, organised a regional training and toolkit launch on grievance redress mechanisms in Lusaka, Zambia, on 24-25 June 2024. The workshop targeted key stakeholders, including members of parliament (MPs), companies, civil society organisations (CSOs), and human rights defenders from communities in DRC, Zambia, and Zimbabwe where the toolkit has…

In June, leaders and key stakeholders from across Africa gathered in Gaborone for the inaugural High-Level Dialogue on Mineral Resources Governance in Africa. Co-organized by the Government of Botswana and Idea, and in partnership with SARW, UNDP, APRM, and AMDC, this critical meeting focused on leveraging Africa's vast mineral wealth responsibly and sustainably. Critical Sessions…

On July 23rd, 2024, the Ghana ASM (Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining) Report was launched in Accra, Ghana. The event, organized by Trust Africa in collaboration with SARW, marked a significant milestone in addressing the challenges and opportunities within Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining sector. In addition to the report launch, the event introduced the Pamoja…

On July 24th, 2023, the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Africa (CASA) officially launched its West Africa chapter, a significant expansion in its mission to combat Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). Held in Accra, Ghana, the event was a collaborative effort by the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), CASA and Third World Network-Africa (TWN-Africa. The…

The Centre for Applied Legal Studies and the Right2Protest Project are pleased to announce the Second Annual Activist Symposium themed “Building Regional Solidarity Against Repression in Africa” in partnership with Digital Society Africa and Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), and the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Africa (CASA), are pleased to announce the Second Annual Activist…

From August 5 - 9, 2024, a significant meeting was held in Mozambique, bringing together political parties and key stakeholders to discuss the critical issues of climate resilience, energy transition, and natural resource management. Organised by SARW and IMD, the discussions focused on the role of political parties in shaping energy policies and promoting environmental…

Technical Roundtable on the Geopolitics of Africa’s Critical Mineral Resources Lusaka, Zambia - 29th & 30th August 2024 Introduction The Technical Roundtable on the Geopolitics of Africa’s Critical Mineral Resources was held in Lusaka, Zambia, on the 29th and 30th of August 2024. The event gathered key stakeholders, including representatives from African governments, international organizations,…