Africa
Internet shutdowns in Africa may become entrenched
Authoritarian governments are increasingly blocking or restricting internet access to suppress domestic dissent
AfricaUS-Africa plan has promise but will not displace China
Prosper Africa, Washington's new trade and investment strategy for Africa, holds more promise than concrete commitments
AfricaFuture UK-Africa trade policy will mirror EU approach
Whether or not a no-deal Brexit is pursued, UK trade policy towards the continent will be business as usual
AfricaAfrican free trade deal will receive Nigerian boost
The Nigerian authorities have confirmed they are finally on board with a continent-wide free trade agreement
NigeriaLimited attention may undermine new US-Africa policy
Washington wants to reshape its relationship with Africa through a greater focus on trade and investment
AfricaProspects for African politics to end-2019
Domestic political tensions dominate the picture, as regional states struggle with longstanding reform challenges
AfricaAfrican LGBT campaigners will make marginal gains
A high-profile judgement does not portend wide-ranging continental reform
AfricaFuture of mining is Africa’s for the taking
Mining offers an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development paths, but only if it leads to green industrialisation
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