Africa
New African air carriers will struggle for takeoff
While significant market opportunities exist, new national airlines face political and structural obstacles
AfricaAfrican conflict mineral systems face challenges
Knowing the origin of the minerals that feed global supply chains remains important, but is not as simple as it sounds
AfricaWashington's new Africa policy faces familiar hurdles
Washington has unveiled a new Africa strategy but much uncertainty remains over how it will be applied.
AfricaGbagbo acquittal will raise Ivorian stability concerns
The former president has been acquitted of war crimes at the Hague
Ivory CoastAFCON hosting divisions will not dissipate in 2019
Egypt has been selected to host this year's Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in place of Cameroon
AfricaFallout over African football tournament will linger
The changing of hosting rights for the African Cup of Nations 2019 tournament has opened up diplomatic fissures
AfricaPoll shows strong gains for Spain’s far-right party
According to the latest poll, the far-right Vox party would hold the balance of power in forming a government
SpainAfrica's future will hinge on closing skills gap
Africa's population is expanding rapidly, but skills development is not keeping pace
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