Africa

  • Oct 15
  • 7 min read

African industrialisation goals may prove elusive

Many African states are returning to an emphasis on industrialisation in their economic development programmes

Africa
  • Sep 17
  • 2 min read

Burkinabe security force losses may induce strains

Security forces have suffered a number of major defeats as the cost of jihadist attacks continues to rise

Africa
  • Sep 16
  • 7 min read

Africa's Lobito Corridor benefits may be exaggerated

A planned upgrade of Angola's Lobito Corridor may now be expanded to the Indian Ocean

Africa
  • Sep 13
  • 7 min read

FOCAC 2024 aims to renew the China-Africa relationship

Beijing sought to underscore its commitment to Africa during its flagship China-Africa development conference

Africa
  • Sep 13
  • 2 min read

US-UN’s Africa offer may prove an empty gesture

Washington says it wants Africa to have two permanent seats on the UN Security Council

Africa
  • Sep 5
  • 2 min read

Old patterns continue to underpin China-Africa ties

The ninth iteration of Beijing’s landmark Africa development summit echoes longstanding themes

Africa
  • Sep 5
  • 2 min read

Chinese security ties with Africa will grow

Improved security relations are on the agenda of many African delegations at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

Africa
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

Kenya’s Odinga takes major step towards AU post

The veteran Kenyan opposition leader has launched a campaign to seek the AU’s top job

Africa