Southern Africa
Appetite for African minerals may boost infrastructure
The United States has announced it will finance a new railway line to export metals from Central Africa
AfricaSouthern Africa court ruling limits mining liabilities
Mining conglomerate Anglo American has won a major case over liability for pollution at its former operations in Zambia
Southern AfricaSouthern Africa mining faces infrastructure hurdles
Southern Africa has benefited in 2022 from high demand for metals which have boosted export revenues.
Southern AfricaMozambique's FRELIMO faces military intervention push
The government does not wish to accept external military involvement in Cabo Delgado, but it is running out of options
MozambiqueLesotho’s political crisis may complicate reform plans
The prime minister has announced he will step down, after his wife was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife
LesothoAfrican regional trends will shape democracy’s success
There are stark disparities in quality of democracy between the continent’s sub-regions
AfricaAfrican oil and gas exploration will look southwards
A potential recovery of activity is tilted towards Southern Africa as key producers hasten reform efforts
West Africa