Chad

  • Jan 15, 2004
  • 6 min read

AFRICA: Islamist terrorism thrives on weak states

In response to terrorist activities in the Sahara, US special forces began providing support to...

  • Jan 12, 2004
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Cotton and oil define franc zone outlook

The tenth anniversary of the 50% devaluation of the CFA franc occurred on January 11. Devaluation...

  • Dec 19, 2003
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PROSPECTS 2004: Growing interest in African energy

International oil majors and the US government are showing increasing interest in the oil...

  • Dec 12, 2003
  • 1 min read

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Bozize sacks government

President Francois Bozize yesterday sacked Prime Minister Abel Goumba and his transitional...

  • Oct 23, 2003
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AFRICA: Oil multinationals upbeat on Africa

Multinational oil companies expect nearly 20% of global oil consumption will be sourced from...

  • Oct 17, 2003
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: Mixed progress post-coup

The Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday completed the plenary sessions of its national...

  • Aug 26, 2003
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AFRICA: Resource curse theory open to question

The theory of the 'resource curse' appears applicable to sub-Saharan Africa, where the...

Africa
  • Aug 25, 2003
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Peacekeeping interventions provide lessons

Africa suffers from more domestic conflicts and humanitarian crises than any other region of the...

Africa