Africa
African debt distress increases instability risks
Rising debt burdens are forcing governments to increase taxes, worsening the cost-of-living crisis
AfricaProspects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2024
The multiple external shocks of recent years have exposed long-standing problems within many of the region's economies
AfricaAfrican governments may face growing climate pressures
Facing extreme weather events, Africans want more action to limit the impact of climate change
AfricaGermany may struggle to realise African energy goals
Germany is hosting a G20 'Compact for Africa' summit and has promised increased investment in African renewable energy
AfricaProspects for coups in Africa in 2024
Africa has experienced nine successful coups since 2020
AfricaHigher oil prices are not benefiting African exporters
African oil exporters have not raised output in recent years and face high rates and difficulties stimulating investment
InternationalReport may boost critics of France's Africa policy
A French parliamentary report has reached highly critical conclusions on France's Africa policy
FranceUS AGOA enthusiasm may ring alarms bells in Africa
Washington has expressed a desire to improve on its long-standing US-Africa trade framework
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