Africa

  • Mar 2, 2016
  • 2 min read

Turkish business ties with West Africa will grow

The Turkish president is visiting four West African states to strengthen business and diplomatic links

Africa
  • Mar 1, 2016
  • 2 min read

Barclays's African retreat will spur investor interest

Barclays's decision to sell its African subsidiary is driven mainly by external factors, not unattractive prospects

Africa
  • Feb 25, 2016
  • 7 min read

Caution will shape Africa property investment outlook

The commercial property sector is maturing, but risks remain

Africa
  • Feb 5, 2016
  • 7 min read

Debt, revenue woes to push African states to seek help

Nigeria's request for World Bank assistance is symptomatic of region-wide fiscal pressures

Africa
  • Jan 22, 2016
  • 2 min read

FDI inflows to Africa to remain under pressure

Weak foreign investment flows are likely to continue as long as commodity prices remain low

Africa
  • Jan 19, 2016
  • 6 min read

Governance and price woes mar Africa's diamond outlook

The global diamond industry faces cooling demand and growing doubts over its governance

Africa
  • Jan 14, 2016
  • 2 min read

High-risk Africa elections portend volatility in 2016

Several polls scheduled for 2016 could become flashpoints given the confluence of political and economic risks

Africa
  • Dec 24, 2015
  • 7 min read

Africa's poverty reduction goals are ambitious

Population growth coupled with faltering economies and weak wealth redistribution could deepen poverty

Africa