Africa
African displacement will grow as instability persists
Sub-Saharan Africa was home to the largest number of conflict-related IDPs globally in 2016
AfricaCongo Ebola outbreak may not mean regional spread
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has sparked fears of a new regional crisis
AfricaFundamentals will drive growth in China-Africa ties
Chinese investment in Africa grew dramatically in the first quarter of 2017
ChinaMild African growth will not conceal fiscal threats
The IMF's latest report predicts a modest uptick in regional growth, as the three largest economies undergo recoveries
AfricaModest African economic recovery is not risk-free
The World Bank issues its latest views on the state of sub-Saharan economic performance
AfricaAfrican election monitoring will need domestic focus
Despite more complex electoral processes, international election observation has evolved little over the past 40 years
AfricaHydropower set to boost African electricity capacity
Despite climate and other concerns, African states are investing in hydropower
AfricaConflicts exacerbate African food insecurity
Several countries are at risk of famine, particularly in areas with ongoing fighting
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