Africa
INTERNATIONAL: Dynastic succession is on the rise
In several regions of the world, political executive power has been transferred recently from...
InternationalRUSSIA/AFRICA: Further growth in trade faces hurdles
After the modest gains that followed former President Vladimir Putin's efforts to revive...
RussiaAFRICA: Politics of census-taking threatens stability
The census is of critical importance because it underpins all aspects of government planning. ...
AfricaCHINA/AFRICA: Standard Bank will channel Chinese loan
South Africa's Standard Bank said today that it had secured a 1 billion dollar credit facility...
ChinaAFRICA: 'Doing Business' reformers may lead recovery
The International Finance Corporation-World Bank annual Doing Business report was published...
AfricaUS/AFRICA: Trade and investment has potential to grow
Exports to the United States from sub-Saharan Africa fell nearly 60% year-on-year in the first...
United StatesISRAEL/AFRICA: Tour aims to counter Iranian influence
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is touring Africa in an attempt to improve business...
IsraelAFRICA: Large foreign land deals bring security risks
A senior World Food Programme official warned last month that large-scale foreign investment in...
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