Africa

  • Oct 17, 2011
  • 7 min read

US interests are well-placed to compete in Africa

The growing presence and influence of China and other emerging powers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)...

Africa
  • Oct 14, 2011
  • 6 min read

OECD countries will maintain aid to 'emerging' donors

A number of governments of emerging and developing countries receive aid from OECD countries, but...

International
  • Oct 14, 2011
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Disaggregation is key to grasping Africa's outlook

The African Development Bank yesterday launched a report providing some scenarios for growth in...

Africa
  • Oct 6, 2011
  • 7 min read

Rising refining investment still lags demand in Africa

After more than a decade of largely abortive efforts to modernise and expand antiquated refining...

Africa
  • Oct 6, 2011
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Religion will remain a major political force in Africa

Williams' visit begins today in Malawi, where civil society has surpassed parliamentary parties...

Africa
  • Oct 5, 2011
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East African monetary policy struggles to check prices

Kenya's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting today, and is expected to announce another...

Africa
  • Sep 30, 2011
  • 7 min read

Iron ore faces exposure to Chinese credit conditions

After initial resilience in the face of weakening commodity prices, iron ore prices have begun to...

International
  • Sep 22, 2011
  • 7 min read

Libyan revolution triggers security fallout in Sahel

Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou on September 19 called for foreign military aid to help...

Africa