East Africa

  • Sep 26, 2017
  • 7 min read

Total could disappoint East African hopes

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

East Africa
  • Aug 31, 2017
  • 2 min read

Conflict will mire outlook for East and Central Africa

Political conflict across the region is widespread and escalating, with the effects felt across borders

East Africa
  • Aug 16, 2017
  • 7 min read

East Africa food security will test resilience concept

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

East Africa
  • Jun 30, 2017
  • 8 min read

African politics and security to end-2017

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

Africa
  • Jun 20, 2017
  • 8 min read

Prospects for African economies to end-2017

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

Africa
  • May 22, 2017
  • 7 min read

Rising African populism will threaten status quo

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

Southern Africa
  • Apr 19, 2017
  • 7 min read

Gold flows through Uganda are set to increase

Uganda is re-establishing itself as a hub for gold, drawing in raw material from restive areas on its borders

Uganda
  • Apr 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

Alcohol demand will rise in East Africa

International firms seek to capitalise on East Africa’s alcohol markets

East Africa