Africa

  • Jan 27, 2017
  • 7 min read

Africa will use China-Taiwan divides for domestic gain

With Taiwanese influence across the region set to dwindle, African states will exploit recognition for local benefit

Africa
  • Jan 19, 2017
  • 2 min read

Germany may deepen cooperation with Africa

Africa will be one of Germany’s area of focus during its G20 presidency

Germany
  • Jan 19, 2017
  • 1 min read

African states will monopolise list of least developed

Least developed countries (LDCs) share common traits but also show gradations among development indicators

International
  • Jan 12, 2017
  • 7 min read

Morocco aims to grow its diplomatic clout

The king has visited a series of African states in recent months

Morocco
  • Jan 10, 2017
  • 2 min read

Political risk will weigh on African debt ratings

Moody's signals a negative outlook for sub-Saharan states' creditworthiness in 2017

Africa
  • Jan 9, 2017
  • 7 min read

Off-grid solar power will spur African electrification

Home solar systems are rising in popularity as lower costs and new business models make them more accessible

Africa
  • Dec 23, 2016
  • 2 min read

Ebola vaccine key to stopping future global outbreaks

New findings raise hope that an effective Ebola vaccine may be deployed against future epidemics

International
  • Dec 21, 2016
  • 7 min read

African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office

Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office

Africa