East Africa

Economics may take a back seat to politics, as internal divisions prove challenging to overcome

Coffee and tea remain among East Africa's most important export commodities, but the market landscape is shifting

Africa is low down the list of the Trump administration's priorities, with policy and leadership vacuums set to persist

Total's acquisition of Kenyan onshore reserves has raised expectations of new developments in East Africa's oil sector

Aid agencies have stressed resilience as an approach to addressing food security risks, as needs grow in East Africa

Longstanding leaders stepping down, growing instability and democratic backsliding mar the region's outlook

An uptick in commodity prices could exacerbate regional fiscal slippages as much needed policy adjustments are delayed

The rise of left-wing populist leaders in several African countries is challenging political and economic orthodoxy