Africa
Wagner's influence in Africa may prove exaggerated
US intelligence leaks have highlighted Western concerns over Russia's Wagner Group mercenary organisation in Africa
AfricaFrench image management in Africa faces challenges
France's new Africa strategy aims, in part, to improve France's image on the continent
AfricaBeijing will make progress with Africa outreach
Beijing seeks to increase China’s influence in Africa through soft power initiatives and political friendship
ChinaAfrican 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
AfricaRare-earth diversification may boost African producers
African governments may use rising demand for rare earths to push for more climate change-related finance
AfricaProspects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2023
Difficult external conditions cloud the outlook for a region already struggling to mount an economic recovery
AfricaAfrican digital economy sees steady but uneven growth
The pandemic boosted not only the size but the quality of Africa's digital economy
AfricaSummits highlight Africa’s growing importance
The number of development summits focused on Africa has expanded significantly, as interest in the continent grows
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