Africa

Youth unemployment is declining, but too slowly to make a noticeable difference

Backed by donors' funds, African governments are pursuing technological improvements for conducting elections

Japan is negotiating to expand its first overseas defence force base

Although trade with the Middle East has been more dynamic lately, exports to the EU are Turkey's mainstay

African countries will need higher, consistent economic growth to transform their economies

Japan has ambitious plans to catch up with China and become a major player in Africa

The continent is poised to be a major beneficiary of climate mitigation and adaptation financing in the coming years

Recent attempts to alter constitutions have triggered unrest in sub-Saharan Africa, but that may not always be the case