Africa

  • Sep 6, 2012
  • 11 min read

Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter

The high degree of exposure of most sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies to external demand...

Africa
  • Sep 5, 2012
  • 7 min read

Stronger East Africa tourist sector still faces risks

Kenya's important coastal tourism sector is weighing up the near- and longer-term impact of last...

East Africa
  • Sep 4, 2012
  • 7 min read

Africa peace roles may test Chinese 'non-interference'

China regards its UN peacekeeping contributions as part of a foreign policy strategy aimed at...

Africa
  • Aug 21, 2012
  • 2 min read

Iron ore outlook casts a West Africa stability shadow

This week has seen a range of industry reports on prospects for iron ore demand and prices,...

Africa
  • Aug 17, 2012
  • 2 min read

SADC progress on Zimbabwe, Madagascar is unlikely

SADC heads of state are expected in Maputo on August 19 for a routine summit likely to...

Southern Africa
  • Aug 8, 2012
  • 7 min read

Africa urbanisation rate more gradual than expected

Unrealistically high UN projections of the growth of urban populations in sub-Saharan Africa...

Africa
  • Aug 8, 2012
  • 2 min read

UNDP's 7% Africa growth forecast is over-optimistic

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa bureau head yesterday stated...

Africa
  • Aug 7, 2012
  • 7 min read

East Africa's education policies are shifting

The period since 2000 has seen a significant expansion in public expenditure on education in East...

East Africa