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AFRICA: Cotton key for poor franc zone economies
The success of the cotton sector is essential for sustained poverty reduction in Sahel countries,...
PROSPECTS 2006: Ivorian crisis blights regional growth
Most of West Africa has enjoyed relative political stability and strong economic growth since...
BURKINA FASO: Incumbent all but guaranteed of victory
President Blaise Compaore will probably win yesterday's election easily, once official results...
Burkina FasoWEST AFRICA: Pressure on Africa-EU migration will grow
Thirteen illegal immigrants were killed by security forces while trying to gain access to Spanish...
West AfricaAFRICA: Little improvement in business environment
The report uses a range of empirical indicators to rank countries in terms of the ease of...
AfricaIVORY COAST: Gbagbo rejects ECOWAS peace talks
President Laurent Gbagbo criticised other West African leaders yesterday over a regional attempt...
Ivory CoastWEST AFRICA: Ivorian conflict takes toll on region
The four largest opposition parties yesterday withdrew support for October elections. Recent...
West AfricaAFRICA: EU sugar reform will disrupt economies
The European Commission proposals to reform the EU sugar regime will affect sugar industries...
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