Africa

  • May 15, 2023
  • 7 min read

Wagner's influence in Africa may prove exaggerated

US intelligence leaks have highlighted Western concerns over Russia's Wagner Group mercenary organisation in Africa

Africa
  • Apr 21, 2023
  • 7 min read

French image management in Africa faces challenges

France's new Africa strategy aims, in part, to improve France's image on the continent

Africa
  • Mar 15, 2023
  • 6 min read

Beijing will make progress with Africa outreach

Beijing seeks to increase China’s influence in Africa through soft power initiatives and political friendship

China
  • Feb 23, 2023
  • 7 min read

African Union faces high expectations but low capacity

The continental body already faces many challenges but these could increase even as capacity to address them diminishes

Africa
  • Jan 5, 2023
  • 7 min read

Rare-earth diversification may boost African producers

African governments may use rising demand for rare earths to push for more climate change-related finance

Africa
  • Nov 23, 2022
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2023

Difficult external conditions cloud the outlook for a region already struggling to mount an economic recovery

Africa
  • Oct 31, 2022
  • 12 min read

African digital economy sees steady but uneven growth

The pandemic boosted not only the size but the quality of Africa's digital economy

Africa
  • Sep 29, 2022
  • 7 min read

Summits highlight Africa’s growing importance

The number of development summits focused on Africa has expanded significantly, as interest in the continent grows

Africa