Africa

  • Oct 22, 2014
  • 7 min read

Africa sovereigns face tough debt market conditions

Appetite for African sovereign bonds will become more discerning as fundamentals deteriorate -- heightening risk

Africa
  • Oct 21, 2014
  • 7 min read

Political fears could weaken EU-Africa partnerships

Anxieties over the impact of the EPAs on African states' policy autonomy could slow their implementation

Africa
  • Oct 21, 2014
  • 2 min read

Africa economies are less prepared to deal with shock

African economies are more far vulnerable today to changes in the external environment than they were in 2007-08

Africa
  • Oct 16, 2014
  • 1 min read

Ebola economic toll will turn on fear and sentiment

The most tangible economic effect will come from 'aversion behaviour'

Africa
  • Oct 16, 2014
  • 2 min read

Ebola economic toll will turn on fear and sentiment

The most tangible economic effect will come from 'aversion behaviour'

Africa
  • Oct 15, 2014
  • 7 min read

Africa's public wage bill poses development dilemma

Limited options for curbing public wages raise the chance that capital investment plans will be hit

Africa
  • Oct 14, 2014
  • 7 min read

Chinese investors are not lured by African agriculture

Despite speculative investor interest, Africa's agricultural sector does not lend itself to large-scale deals

Africa
  • Oct 13, 2014
  • 7 min read

Democratic elections boost fiscal risks in Africa

Competitive electoral politics are contributing to serious fiscal indiscipline

Africa