Elizabeth Sidiropoulos
@Siderop
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Head: South African Institute of International Affairs @saiia_info Geopolitics, foreign policy, global development. Tweets personal. RT not endorsements.
Johannesburg
Joined February 2010
In a fractured multilateral system, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos argues that cooperation cannot be an afterthought. Reforming global governance means recognising new centres of power and responsibility — and ensuring Africa has a permanent voice at the table. #G20SouthAfrica
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It was great to talk with Thulasiswe Simelane on G20 Focus on what to expect from the upcoming @g20org summit in Johannesburg. How does the agenda reflect Africa's priorities and what will be SA's legacy? https://t.co/wN4K683X1a
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With global power dynamics shifting and inequality widening, a pivotal question looms: Will this presidency truly champion the interests of Africa and the Global South? This Sunday from 20:30 – 21:30, Thulasizwe Simelane asks: “Will SA's G20 Presidency Deliver For Africa and the
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Today, South Africa's G20 Sherpa, Mr. Zane Dangor, delivered powerful remarks at the G20 Sherpa meeting, embodying the nation's spirit and vision for its Presidency! The core message emphasized the strength found in diversity, echoing the South African motto: "United in our
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Delighted to host a conversation with Minister for Trade, Industry & Competition HE @TauParks at the #T20Summit in #Johannesburg - @T20org Discussed “Green Windows of Opportunity” - policies, incentives and partnership that can catalyse #greentransitions Congrats #SouthAfrica
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The final T20 Communiqué is here! Packed with concrete policy recommendations for the @g20org , it will steer discussions over the #T20Summit that starts tomorrow in Johannesburg. ➡️Download: https://t.co/RQkDz11Dvu
#G20SouthAfrica #T20SouthAfrica
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Building on our #Dakar event on empowering Africa’s voice in the #G20, our CEO @DaoudaSembene and @SAIIA_info CEO @Siderop joined @cnbcafrica to discuss how Africa can turn this historic moment into action. 🌍 🎥 Watch: https://t.co/jeCUbeNi4j
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Very pleased to be in Dakar at a conference we are cohosting with @_Africatalyst @UNDP @NEPAD_Agency on Empowering Africa's voice within G20. @DIRCO_ZA @SAIIA_info So important to be having #G20 discussions on global challenges in West Africa.
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since this paper, Tanzania and China: China–Africa Policy Signals, Substance and Suggestions, came out 2 weeks ago, two more Tanzania-region railway agreements have been signed 🙂 https://t.co/FgldSZ58AT
@Siderop @rhymeswbruised @IEAKwame @alykhansatchu
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Tanzania has a unique political economy, both regionally and nationally, pioneering several African firsts with China, such as establishing the first official investment centre in China’s Africa zone...
Tanzania inaendelea kunoga. Mapinduzi makubwa yanaendelea kwenye bandari yetu. Bandari sasa inachangia takribani asilimia 40 ya mapato ya TRA. Tunaambiwa inakwenda kuongeza mapato kwa asilimia 15. Na dili la TAZARA hatimaye limekamilika. Hii nchi inabadilika mbele ya macho yetu.
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It happens that China-Tanzania ties have a long collaborative history: 👉"Tanzania and China: China–Africa Policy Signals, Substance and Suggestions" https://t.co/FgldSZ4ALl
@Siderop @rhymeswbruised
saiia.org.za
Tanzania has a unique political economy, both regionally and nationally, pioneering several African firsts with China, such as establishing the first official investment centre in China’s Africa zone...
China’s Shenghe Beats U.S. GICP in Battle for Tanzanian Rare Earth Mine https://t.co/ELzKRD2Sln
@lajohnstondr @usembassytz
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📸 SAIIA participated in the @WTO Public Forum this week, represented by @Siderop, @upi_12 & Luanda Mpungose. On 17 September, we co-hosted a panel on “Harnessing AI for Trade Amid Global Tariff Pressures” with @KasGeneva. ➡️ https://t.co/NgYQL4J0X2
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Thank you for this pic, @J_Kotsopoulos We've lost a dear friend, a mentor and an intellectual, who played such an important role in the international relations field in South Africa. Rest in peace dear Maxi. I'll miss your wicked sense of humour. 😥
@gb_decarvalho @UPTuks An image of the great Maxi Schoeman from happier times (April 2019), with many esteemed friends (@Siderop, Heather Thuynsma and Anthony Bizos). @UPTuks @gov_inn
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African nations seek to form "OPEC" of critical minerals? https://t.co/tsi6AqPIWB
@rhymeswbruised @Siderop @davemickler @NamJustus @alykhansatchu @RichardMarlesMP @DavidPocock @danbanik
trtafrika.com
The African Union has announced plans to form a coalition of mineral-producing nations to manage the global rush for critical minerals after holding a climate summit.
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EVENT | Join SAIIA and @KasGeneva at the #WTOPublicForum this Wednesday for a crucial discussion on Harnessing AI for Trade Amid Global Tariff Pressures. Details: https://t.co/HPNKheUTyL
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interesting thing re China's investments in Zimbabwe helping to shift Zim from steel importer to exporter is that Zim's main source of steel is South Africa (not China) @cobbo3 @alykhansatchu @70sBachchan @gyude_moore @Siderop @M_Philani @cchukudebelu @NamJustus @davidpilling
Zim emerges as key player in global steel industry The generation of nearly US$100 million in steel sales in the first half of 2025 by Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize, Midlands Province, has significantly positioned Zimbabwe as a key player in the global steel
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[Interview] SAIIA chief executive, @Siderop, tells SABC News that “the decline of the unipolar moment has created a much more multipolar international environment”. She was interviewed as SAIIA and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Africa (@AmbWuPeng)
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What is the G20? Why should you be interested in South Africa's 🇿🇦 leadership/ presidency of the G20? What should we expect in November Heads of G20 Summit ? Watch this Podcast & learn from @SAIIA_info CEO @Siderop
https://t.co/dsmYIcRTjR
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On 25/08, SAIIA and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in SA gathered diplomats, policymakers, academics and business leaders to discuss Africa and China's responses to a changing global trade environment. ➡️ Details https://t.co/wySHGo85UX 🗣️@AmbWuPeng
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Throwing back to women's day celebrations last week: 1⃣ On 8 Aug. our Rep. @AletaFMiller spoke @ the Diversity Cycle II hosted by @BrazilEmbRSA @SAIIA_info. Gender equality should be pursued alongside LGBTQIA+ rights, disability inclusion, indigenous rights & diversity.
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