Africa
Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter
The high degree of exposure of most sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies to external demand...
AfricaStronger 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 AfricaAfrica peace roles may test Chinese 'non-interference'
China regards its UN peacekeeping contributions as part of a foreign policy strategy aimed at...
AfricaIron 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,...
AfricaSADC progress on Zimbabwe, Madagascar is unlikely
SADC heads of state are expected in Maputo on August 19 for a routine summit likely to...
Southern AfricaAfrica urbanisation rate more gradual than expected
Unrealistically high UN projections of the growth of urban populations in sub-Saharan Africa...
AfricaUNDP's 7% Africa growth forecast is over-optimistic
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa bureau head yesterday stated...
AfricaEast Africa's education policies are shifting
The period since 2000 has seen a significant expansion in public expenditure on education in East...
East Africa