Africa
El Nino spells multiple humanitarian crises for Africa
Droughts and floods threaten a plethora of humanitarian problems across the region in 2016
AfricaAfrica's maturing private equity market set for growth
Interest from global private equity and pension fund investors portends ample funding in 2016
AfricaAfrica coalitions promote inclusion but also graft
Coalition governments can have significant impacts on governance quality and stability
AfricaChina's Africa pledge does not shift economic reality
China is making a habit of significantly increasing financial pledges at each FOCAC
AfricaAid effect heightens Africa sovereign bond risks
Declining donor support further undermines sovereign liquidity
AfricaProspects for global infrastructure in 2016
New financing sources will cement Asia's position as the global epicentre of major infrastructure development
AfricaAfrica's anti-piracy resources will focus on Somalia
Two piracy incidents have taken place off Nigeria and Somalia over the past week, but will not elicit the same response
AfricaNew climate fund will be inadequate for Africa's needs
The World Bank's immediate goal of a new fund is achievable, but adequate support for regional adaptation needs is not
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