The larger promise is for South African policy in the whole region.

Depending on the source these countries may or may not be included when talking about African foreign policy.

Of course, the vast problems of Africa cannot be solved by African policies alone.

Our African policy has advocated political reconciliation and negotiated solutions.

Unpredictability is not the only salient characteristic of South African foreign policy.

Externally, there has already been a striking shift in South African policy.

Basic education was not always so popular with the international donors that so heavily influence African policy.

These days, African economic policies are more market-oriented, and governance is improving.

Peace in the Sudan is therefore a central objective of our African policy.

France's role has proved ambiguous, as the whole of its African policy now is.