Africa
African opposition parties struggle to win rural vote
Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF stands accused of using various strategies to minimise the urban vote in...
AfricaOrganised crime well-placed to exploit new markets
Organised and transnational crime represents an estimated 1 trillion dollar global industry,...
InternationalUS trade policy has fairly narrow effects in Africa
This week US Trade Representative Michael Froman called for the renewal of AGOA, due to expire in...
AfricaAfrican armies are ill-equipped for UN combat role
The mandating and gradual operationalisation of an offensive Intervention Brigade as part of UN...
AfricaSell-off of African assets will ease but risks persist
Ghana is conducting an international roadshow this week in anticipation of its planned 1 billion...
AfricaStructural obstacles impede job-rich African growth
Although sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced accelerated economic growth since 2000, this...
AfricaEducation crisis clouds outlook for African economies
The sustainability of sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) economic growth and development is dependent on...
AfricaAfrican capital debt market enters new era of caution
Yields on Rwanda's 400 million dollar Eurobond issued in April have jumped from an initial 6.875%...
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