Africa
Thirst for African Eurobonds belies higher credit risk
More Eurobond offerings do not indicate better credit worthiness
AfricaInfrastructure will shape African internet trends
Internet use is expanding rapidly but infrastructure constraints will drive Africa along different paths to global peers
AfricaRussia’s Africa focus will only be partial
Africa is a source of business opportunities and political support, but Russia cannot offset competition from rivals
AfricaNigeria’s hesitance could undermine African free trade
Africa’s record of two steps forward, one step back on regional integration may persist as Buhari skips AU trade summit
AfricaThreats to African press freedom could grow
Reporters and media outlets are facing growing intimidation as authoritarianism rises
AfricaContaining Africa’s armyworm invasion will be complex
Fall armyworm has spread throughout Africa, decimating crops; the lack of simple solutions poses long-term challenges
AfricaSmall size blunts African sovereign wealth funds scope
Despite their popularity, regional funds have yet to bring significant benefits
AfricaTillerson’s US-Africa tour aims to repair alliances
The secretary of state’s first official Africa visit focuses on traditional US allies with whom frictions have emerged
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