Africa

  • Jun 25, 2012
  • 6 min read

Global food price decline is temporary

Amid increasing high-level political concern over global food security, volatile food prices in...

International
  • Jun 25, 2012
  • 11 min read

Global issues will shape east Africa's gas story

Africa's eastern seaboard is fast emerging as a potential hydrocarbons colossus. From Somalia to...

East Africa
  • Jun 21, 2012
  • 6 min read

African telecoms sector faces more robust regulation

The African telecommunications sector is experiencing a shift towards more robust enforcement of...

Africa
  • Jun 19, 2012
  • 11 min read

East African budgets make doubtful assumptions

The World Bank yesterday warned that Kenya's current account deficit could reach 15% of GDP in...

East Africa
  • Jun 15, 2012
  • 7 min read

New de-risking efforts can help Africa attract capital

Traditional risk mitigation strategies have aided financial flows into capital-deficit countries...

Africa
  • Jun 15, 2012
  • 2 min read

US Africa strategy reflects no substantial change

President Barack Obama yesterday announced his administration's new Africa strategy.

Africa
  • Jun 15, 2012
  • 2 min read

New ICC prosecutor faces highly political Africa tasks

The ICC's former deputy chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, was today sworn in as chief prosecutor...

Africa
  • Jun 14, 2012
  • 7 min read

'Rising African middle class' story requires re-think

A growing middle class is viewed as a positive indicator of Africa's development, allowing the...

Africa